MG A
Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 1,588 cc
853 AGTMOT history
853 AGT is a blue petrol MG A first used on 13 Oct 1960. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 27,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 27,570 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 722 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 853 AGT
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MG
- Model
- A
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1960
- First used
- 13 Oct 1960
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
853 AGT was last recorded at 27,570 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 27,522 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 722 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 27,570 miles
- 2025 – 27,522 miles
- 2024 – 27,455 miles
- 2020 – 26,726 miles
- 2017 – 24,557 miles
- 2016 – 24,204 miles
- 2015 – 23,706 miles
- 2014 – 23,137 miles
- 2013 – 22,232 miles
- 2012 – 21,707 miles
- 2011 – 20,142 miles
- 2010 – 19,221 miles
- 2009 – 17,550 miles
- 2008 – 16,075 miles
- 2007 – 14,371 miles
- 2006 – 13,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass27,570 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass27,570 miles (+48)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 27,570 miles
- Test number
- 642671633066
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass27,522 miles (+67)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 27,522 miles
- Test number
- 460663884612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass27,455 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 27,455 miles
- Test number
- 394562824667
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail27,448 miles (+722)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,448 miles
- Test number
- 968753718181
- DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass26,726 miles (+501)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 26,726 miles
- Test number
- 322078738163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,225 miles (+1,668)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 26,225 miles
- Test number
- 477290547775
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass24,557 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 24,557 miles
- Test number
- 484068161565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,522 miles (+318)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,522 miles
- Test number
- 730275041335
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass24,204 miles (+498)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 24,204 miles
- Test number
- 916098417397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,706 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 23,706 miles
- Test number
- 857200785068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,137 miles (+905)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 23,137 miles
- Test number
- 918840474005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,232 miles (+525)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 22,232 miles
- Test number
- 615770653068
- NoteOffside rear brakes slow to operate
Pass21,707 miles (+1,565)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 21,707 miles
- Test number
- 818708582063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,142 miles (+921)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 20,142 miles
- Test number
- 535778391064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,221 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 19,221 miles
- Test number
- 604848690014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass17,550 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 17,550 miles
- Test number
- 471408299051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,075 miles (+1,704)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 16,075 miles
- Test number
- 311173218140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,371 miles (+1,198)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 14,371 miles
- Test number
- 403887907121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 13,173 miles
- Test number
- 304557616184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 853 AGT
- What vehicle is registration 853 AGT currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 853 AGT on a blue petrol MG A first used on 13 Oct 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 853 AGT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 853 AGT is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 853 AGT?
- The MOT on 853 AGT is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 853 AGT done?
- 853 AGT was recorded at 27,570 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 722 miles a year.
- Has 853 AGT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 853 AGT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on 853 AGT 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 853 AGT find?
- 853 AGT passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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