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MG ZB Magnette

Green · Petrol · 1958 · 1,500 cc

540 DHTMOT history

540 DHT is a green petrol MG ZB Magnette first used on 1 Oct 1958. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 21,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
21,230 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
540 DHT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
ZB Magnette
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
1 Oct 1958
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

540 DHT was last recorded at 21,230 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 4,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2010: 153 miles, lower than 45,306 miles on 5 Jun 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
16,476 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,230 miles
  • 2025 – 16,476 miles
  • 2024 – 11,444 miles
  • 2023 – 6,177 miles
  • 2022 – 5,828 miles
  • 2021 – 5,685 miles
  • 2020 – 5,160 miles
  • 2019 – 4,776 miles
  • 2018 – 4,219 miles
  • 2017 – 3,920 miles
  • 2016 – 3,910 miles
  • 2012 – 1,334 miles
  • 2011 – 247 miles
  • 2010 – 153 miles
  • 2009 – 45,306 miles
  • 2007 – 44,961 miles
  • 2006 – 44,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,230 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering rack mounting bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,230 miles (+4,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    21,230 miles
    Test number
    491946586365
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  2. Pass16,476 miles (+5,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    16,476 miles
    Test number
    217726720897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  3. Pass11,444 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    11,444 miles
    Test number
    871056179107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes worn

  4. Fail11,410 miles (+5,233)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,410 miles
    Test number
    606850825958
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes worn

  5. Pass6,177 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    6,177 miles
    Test number
    675061959846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass5,828 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    5,828 miles
    Test number
    596288129453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,685 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    5,685 miles
    Test number
    614587441974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass5,160 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    5,160 miles
    Test number
    159470744766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass4,776 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    4,776 miles
    Test number
    271954819453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,219 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    4,219 miles
    Test number
    992996445117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,920 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    3,920 miles
    Test number
    591714314632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,910 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    3,910 miles
    Test number
    788780991944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass1,334 miles (+1,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    1,334 miles
    Test number
    206598532462
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass247 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    247 miles
    Test number
    555289431149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass153 miles (-45,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    153 miles
    Test number
    121404330145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass45,306 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,306 miles
    Test number
    261196059489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,961 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,961 miles
    Test number
    702466057241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,941 miles (+707)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,941 miles
    Test number
    292567447275
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise osf door pins worn
    • NoteAdvise slight wear nsf king pin

  19. Pass44,234 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,234 miles
    Test number
    314133346446
    • NoteDrivers door hard to close

Questions about 540 DHT

What vehicle is registration 540 DHT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 540 DHT on a green petrol MG ZB Magnette first used on 1 Oct 1958. 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 540 DHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 540 DHT is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 540 DHT?
The MOT on 540 DHT is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 540 DHT done?
540 DHT was recorded at 21,230 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026.
Has 540 DHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 540 DHT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 540 DHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 540 DHT find?
540 DHT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides.

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