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Red · Petrol · 1963 · 1,798 cc

697 EMWMOT history

697 EMW is a red petrol MG MGB first used on 4 Jan 1963. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 19,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
19,339 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
697 EMW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
MGB
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
4 Jan 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

697 EMW was last recorded at 19,339 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,238 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,339 miles
  • 2025 – 19,238 miles
  • 2024 – 19,202 miles
  • 2022 – 19,043 miles
  • 2021 – 18,911 miles
  • 2020 – 18,781 miles
  • 2019 – 18,727 miles
  • 2018 – 18,691 miles
  • 2017 – 18,646 miles
  • 2016 – 18,608 miles
  • 2015 – 18,574 miles
  • 2014 – 18,563 miles
  • 2013 – 18,516 miles
  • 2012 – 18,471 miles
  • 2011 – 17,475 miles
  • 2010 – 17,413 miles
  • 2009 – 17,248 miles
  • 2008 – 17,055 miles
  • 2007 – 16,974 miles
  • 2006 – 16,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,339 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.

  • Both front wipers are smearing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass19,339 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    19,339 miles
    Test number
    620594029375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,238 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    19,238 miles
    Test number
    714391949896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,202 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    19,202 miles
    Test number
    296678020969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,043 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    19,043 miles
    Test number
    198799527122
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing

  5. Pass18,911 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    18,911 miles
    Test number
    811397770818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,781 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    18,781 miles
    Test number
    488429128299
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing

  7. Pass18,727 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,727 miles
    Test number
    499919818495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,691 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    18,691 miles
    Test number
    547360724734
    • AdvisoryFront wipers are smearing

  9. Pass18,646 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,646 miles
    Test number
    503538116932
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing

  10. Pass18,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,608 miles
    Test number
    177637320392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,608 miles (+34)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,608 miles
    Test number
    799475537266
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass18,574 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,574 miles
    Test number
    235840050733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,563 miles (+47)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,563 miles
    Test number
    506542574217
    • NoteOil residue on the engine and transmission

  14. Pass18,516 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,516 miles
    Test number
    695577873269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,471 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,471 miles
    Test number
    849521672295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,475 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,475 miles
    Test number
    506531971234
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass17,413 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,413 miles
    Test number
    391720170251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,248 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,248 miles
    Test number
    844398779227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,055 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,055 miles
    Test number
    344336448221
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Fail16,974 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,974 miles
    Test number
    921506337260
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass16,974 miles (+467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,974 miles
    Test number
    952506237292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass16,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,507 miles
    Test number
    322017836288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 697 EMW

What vehicle is registration 697 EMW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 697 EMW on a red petrol MG MGB first used on 4 Jan 1963. 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 697 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 697 EMW is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 697 EMW?
The MOT on 697 EMW is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 697 EMW done?
697 EMW was recorded at 19,339 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 143 miles a year.
Has 697 EMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 697 EMW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on 697 EMW 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 697 EMW find?
697 EMW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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