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Red and Black · Petrol · 1969 · 2,912 cc

5215 MGMOT history

5215 MG is a red and black petrol MG first used on 31 Dec 1969. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 95,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
95,980 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
84 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5215 MG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,912 cc
Year of manufacture
1969
First used
31 Dec 1969
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5215 MG was last recorded at 95,980 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,290 miles · 15 Mar 2011
Between the last two tests
690 miles
Average per year
84 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,980 miles
  • 2011 – 95,290 miles
  • 2009 – 94,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,980 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

5 tests since 13 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,980 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,980 miles
    Test number
    225489857477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,290 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,290 miles
    Test number
    138514171047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates are of a older style
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion in rear inner arches
    • NoteIgnition switch worn
  3. Fail95,290 miles (+625)8 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,290 miles
    Test number
    225270871095
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteFront and rear number plates are of a older style
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion in rear inner arches
    • NoteIgnition switch worn
  4. Pass94,665 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,665 miles
    Test number
    623402509296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  5. Fail94,662 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    252844999442
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about 5215 MG

What vehicle is registration 5215 MG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5215 MG on a red and black petrol MG first used on 31 Dec 1969. 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 5215 MG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 5215 MG expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 5215 MG?
The MOT on 5215 MG expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 5215 MG done?
5215 MG was recorded at 95,980 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 84 miles a year.
Has 5215 MG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5215 MG has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on 5215 MG 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 5215 MG find?
5215 MG passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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