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Blue · Petrol · 1959 · 1,489 cc

247 XVWMOT history

247 XVW is a blue petrol MG A first used on 29 Apr 1959. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 27,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
27,029 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
247 XVW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
29 Apr 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

247 XVW was last recorded at 27,029 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2012.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2009: 25,503 miles, lower than 75,500 miles on 18 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,358 miles · 14 Mar 2012
Between the last two tests
671 miles
Average per year
204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 27,029 miles
  • 2012 – 26,358 miles
  • 2011 – 26,125 miles
  • 2010 – 25,845 miles
  • 2009 – 25,503 miles
  • 2008 – 24,828 miles
  • 2007 – 24,102 miles
  • 2006 – 23,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,029 miles
  • AdvisoryN.s front brake drum link pipe becoming corroded and has been greased
  • AdvisoryN.s rear drum appears slightly damp externally, but unable to detect any leaks

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,029 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    27,029 miles
    Test number
    563060074919
    • AdvisoryN.s front brake drum link pipe becoming corroded and has been greased
    • AdvisoryN.s rear drum appears slightly damp externally, but unable to detect any leaks

  2. Pass26,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    818244672099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  3. Fail26,358 miles (+233)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    827384372015
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  4. Pass26,125 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,125 miles
    Test number
    838655371079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,845 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,845 miles
    Test number
    461472270058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  6. Fail25,841 miles (+338)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,841 miles
    Test number
    712600570073
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  7. Pass25,503 miles (-49,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    522623089049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,500 miles (+50,672)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    952067979079
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth front bump stops split

  9. Pass24,828 miles (+726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    451922578070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass24,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    480435487045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail24,102 miles (+806)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    884160387098
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass23,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,296 miles
    Test number
    454963776065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 247 XVW

What vehicle is registration 247 XVW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 247 XVW on a blue petrol MG A first used on 29 Apr 1959. 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 247 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 247 XVW expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 247 XVW?
The MOT on 247 XVW expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 247 XVW done?
247 XVW was recorded at 27,029 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 204 miles a year.
Has 247 XVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 247 XVW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on 247 XVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 247 XVW find?
247 XVW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: n.s front brake drum link pipe becoming corroded and has been greased; n.s rear drum appears slightly damp externally, but unable to detect any leaks.

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