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Red · Petrol · 1960 · 1,585 cc

797 GJBMOT history

797 GJB is a red petrol MG A first used on 25 Jun 1960. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 18,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
18,484 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
797 GJB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,585 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
25 Jun 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

797 GJB was last recorded at 18,484 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,229 miles · 26 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 18,484 miles
  • 2023 – 18,229 miles
  • 2022 – 17,732 miles
  • 2021 – 16,801 miles
  • 2020 – 16,172 miles
  • 2018 – 14,820 miles
  • 2017 – 14,047 miles
  • 2016 – 13,803 miles
  • 2015 – 13,090 miles
  • 2014 – 11,845 miles
  • 2012 – 11,274 miles
  • 2011 – 11,260 miles
  • 2009 – 11,215 miles
  • 2007 – 10,143 miles
  • 2006 – 9,456 miles
  • 2005 – 8,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    18,484 miles
    Test number
    181676510948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail18,484 miles (+255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,484 miles
    Test number
    566391260800
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

  3. Pass18,229 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    18,229 miles
    Test number
    600079050849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,732 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    17,732 miles
    Test number
    707003870026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    16,801 miles
    Test number
    763235691057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail16,801 miles (+629)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,801 miles
    Test number
    772586814075
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass16,172 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    16,172 miles
    Test number
    675590042448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,820 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,820 miles
    Test number
    231016159765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,047 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,047 miles
    Test number
    586832177140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,803 miles (+713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,803 miles
    Test number
    851713722503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass13,090 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,090 miles
    Test number
    137789585054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    11,845 miles
    Test number
    117389694415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail11,845 miles (+571)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,845 miles
    Test number
    175939494032
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass11,274 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,274 miles
    Test number
    438859752140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,260 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,260 miles
    Test number
    218852801432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,215 miles (+1,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,215 miles
    Test number
    593320359104
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass10,143 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,143 miles
    Test number
    443371877259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,142 miles (+686)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,142 miles
    Test number
    550481067299
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass9,456 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,456 miles
    Test number
    723118826282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,453 miles (+742)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,453 miles
    Test number
    814086726253
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

  21. Pass8,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    8,711 miles
    Test number
    612412745200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 797 GJB

What vehicle is registration 797 GJB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 797 GJB on a red petrol MG A first used on 25 Jun 1960. 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 797 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 797 GJB expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 797 GJB?
The MOT on 797 GJB expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 797 GJB done?
797 GJB was recorded at 18,484 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 519 miles a year.
Has 797 GJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 797 GJB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 797 GJB 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 797 GJB find?
797 GJB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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