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Red · Petrol · 1953 · 1,250 cc

494 XURMOT history

494 XUR is a red petrol MG first used on 21 May 1953. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 4 of 4 MOT tests, with 23,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
23,146 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
4
4 passed · 0 failed
Per year
988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
494 XUR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
21 May 1953
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

494 XUR was last recorded at 23,146 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,492 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
654 miles
Average per year
988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,146 miles
  • 2022 – 22,492 miles
  • 2011 – 8,863 miles
  • 2010 – 7,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 21 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,146 miles (+654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    23,146 miles
    Test number
    897620015576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass22,492 miles (+13,629)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    22,492 miles
    Test number
    395755355214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,863 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    8,863 miles
    Test number
    397257091410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass7,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    7,234 miles
    Test number
    663422270156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Questions about 494 XUR

What vehicle is registration 494 XUR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 494 XUR on a red petrol MG first used on 21 May 1953. 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 494 XUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 494 XUR is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 494 XUR?
The MOT on 494 XUR is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 494 XUR done?
494 XUR was recorded at 23,146 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 988 miles a year.
Has 494 XUR ever failed its MOT?
No. 494 XUR has passed all 4 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 494 XUR 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 494 XUR find?
494 XUR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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