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Red · Petrol · 1963 · 1,798 cc

8 DBLMOT history

8 DBL is a red petrol MG B first used on 1 Feb 1963. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 15,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
15,014 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 DBL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
1 Feb 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 DBL was last recorded at 15,014 miles on 20 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2016: 15,124 miles, lower than 15,163 miles on 5 Dec 2014.
  • 20 May 2022: 15,014 miles, lower than 15,146 miles on 28 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,146 miles · 28 Mar 2019
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 15,014 miles
  • 2019 – 15,146 miles
  • 2018 – 15,144 miles
  • 2017 – 15,138 miles
  • 2016 – 15,124 miles
  • 2014 – 15,163 miles
  • 2013 – 15,112 miles
  • 2011 – 15,021 miles
  • 2010 – 15,014 miles
  • 2009 – 15,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,014 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,014 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    15,014 miles
    Test number
    256316779147
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail15,014 miles (-132)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,014 miles
    Test number
    435565572691
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass15,146 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    15,146 miles
    Test number
    360541718412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,144 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    15,144 miles
    Test number
    228080116183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,138 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    15,138 miles
    Test number
    558918934358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,124 miles (-39)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,124 miles
    Test number
    734449788705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,163 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,163 miles
    Test number
    647789734348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,119 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,119 miles
    Test number
    226706834330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,112 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    15,112 miles
    Test number
    855201703391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,021 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,021 miles
    Test number
    156075111267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,014 miles
    Test number
    660033590127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,014 miles
    Test number
    983352589129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 DBL

What vehicle is registration 8 DBL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 DBL on a red petrol MG B first used on 1 Feb 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 8 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 8 DBL expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 8 DBL?
The MOT on 8 DBL expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 8 DBL done?
8 DBL was recorded at 15,014 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has 8 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 DBL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on 8 DBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 8 DBL find?
8 DBL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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