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Green · Petrol · 1971 · 1,798 cc

226 JDEMOT history

226 JDE is a green petrol MG B first used on 12 Oct 1971. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 28,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
28,117 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
226 JDE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
12 Oct 1971
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

226 JDE was last recorded at 28,117 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,107 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,117 miles
  • 2025 – 27,859 miles
  • 2023 – 27,718 miles
  • 2022 – 27,487 miles
  • 2021 – 27,360 miles
  • 2020 – 27,199 miles
  • 2019 – 27,052 miles
  • 2018 – 26,722 miles
  • 2017 – 26,408 miles
  • 2016 – 26,227 miles
  • 2015 – 26,001 miles
  • 2014 – 25,836 miles
  • 2013 – 25,269 miles
  • 2012 – 25,081 miles
  • 2011 – 24,779 miles
  • 2010 – 24,207 miles
  • 2009 – 23,412 miles
  • 2008 – 21,928 miles
  • 2007 – 20,726 miles
  • 2006 – 19,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,117 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,117 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    28,117 miles
    Test number
    350155272648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail28,107 miles (+248)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,107 miles
    Test number
    404405988761
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass27,859 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    27,859 miles
    Test number
    313121022045
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass27,718 miles (+231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    228877162906
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass27,487 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    27,487 miles
    Test number
    179752902251
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass27,360 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,360 miles
    Test number
    628288365864
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass27,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,199 miles
    Test number
    811125367972
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail27,199 miles (+147)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,199 miles
    Test number
    527698997640
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass27,052 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,052 miles
    Test number
    916713016880
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass26,722 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,722 miles
    Test number
    535628117187
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Fail26,704 miles (+296)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,704 miles
    Test number
    854485728766
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass26,408 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,408 miles
    Test number
    999438123208
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass26,227 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,227 miles
    Test number
    388653086515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,001 miles
    Test number
    577006825145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail26,001 miles (+165)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,001 miles
    Test number
    805965625181
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass25,836 miles (+567)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,836 miles
    Test number
    468023244197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight free play in steering rack

  17. Pass25,269 miles (+188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,269 miles
    Test number
    739449563183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass25,081 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,081 miles
    Test number
    155899432105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,779 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,779 miles
    Test number
    997280631117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass24,207 miles (+795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,207 miles
    Test number
    374152840134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass23,412 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,412 miles
    Test number
    481806549166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,403 miles (+1,475)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,403 miles
    Test number
    120708939153
    • FailureFront Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  23. Pass21,928 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    941882448161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,726 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,726 miles
    Test number
    863237537189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,639 miles
    Test number
    391583156193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 226 JDE

What vehicle is registration 226 JDE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 226 JDE on a green petrol MG B first used on 12 Oct 1971. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 226 JDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 226 JDE is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 226 JDE?
The MOT on 226 JDE is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 226 JDE done?
226 JDE was recorded at 28,117 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 423 miles a year.
Has 226 JDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 226 JDE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 226 JDE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 226 JDE find?
226 JDE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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