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MG A

White · Petrol · 1960 · 1,588 cc

9781 DAMOT history

9781 DA is a white petrol MG A first used on 26 Jul 1960. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 2,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
2,500 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
9781 DA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
26 Jul 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

9781 DA was last recorded at 2,500 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 1,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2008: 94,587 miles, lower than 94,979 miles on 18 Feb 2008.
  • 26 May 2016: 17 miles, lower than 99,800 miles on 1 Apr 2015.

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
1,003 miles · 25 May 2017
Between the last two tests
1,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 2,500 miles
  • 2017 – 1,003 miles
  • 2016 – 17 miles
  • 2015 – 99,800 miles
  • 2014 – 98,946 miles
  • 2013 – 98,403 miles
  • 2012 – 98,084 miles
  • 2011 – 97,592 miles
  • 2010 – 97,254 miles
  • 2009 – 96,219 miles
  • 2008 – 94,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,500 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,500 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    2,500 miles
    Test number
    101249187623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass1,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    1,003 miles
    Test number
    324926878856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail1,003 miles (+986)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,003 miles
    Test number
    849917330923
    • Repaired at testSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  4. Pass17 miles (-99,783)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    17 miles
    Test number
    318271898375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,800 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,800 miles
    Test number
    519831595042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,946 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    109046154071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,403 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,403 miles
    Test number
    516167173036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,084 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,084 miles
    Test number
    168802572452
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  9. Pass98,084 miles (+492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,084 miles
    Test number
    947702072093
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  10. Pass97,592 miles (+338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,592 miles
    Test number
    397150181041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass97,254 miles (+1,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    810591580001
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass96,219 miles (+1,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    96,219 miles
    Test number
    384659669020
    • 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)

  13. Pass94,587 miles (-392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    94,587 miles
    Test number
    523850068027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,979 miles16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,979 miles
    Test number
    430479948079
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about 9781 DA

What vehicle is registration 9781 DA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9781 DA on a white petrol MG A first used on 26 Jul 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 9781 DA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 9781 DA expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 9781 DA?
The MOT on 9781 DA expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 9781 DA done?
9781 DA was recorded at 2,500 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
Has 9781 DA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9781 DA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2017.
Has the mileage on 9781 DA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 9781 DA find?
9781 DA passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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