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Blue · Petrol · 1964 · 1,798 cc

983 XAEMOT history

983 XAE is a blue petrol MG B first used on 16 Jun 1964. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2024 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 55,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2024
Mileage
55,744 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
983 XAE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
16 Jun 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

983 XAE was last recorded at 55,744 miles on 10 May 2023, 1,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,676 miles · 17 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,068 miles
Average per year
196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 55,744 miles
  • 2022 – 54,676 miles
  • 2021 – 54,303 miles
  • 2020 – 53,905 miles
  • 2013 – 53,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,744 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.

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

7 tests since 18 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,744 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,744 miles
    Test number
    520828303193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,676 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,676 miles
    Test number
    105204256724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,303 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    765887429080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,905 miles
    Test number
    698999351748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,905 miles (+102)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,905 miles
    Test number
    268465702491
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts loom under bonnet (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,803 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    386076073196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  7. Fail53,803 miles3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    336739763142
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle oil leak at both hubs
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

Questions about 983 XAE

What vehicle is registration 983 XAE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 983 XAE on a blue petrol MG B first used on 16 Jun 1964. 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 983 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 983 XAE expired on 20 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 983 XAE?
The MOT on 983 XAE expired on 20 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 983 XAE done?
983 XAE was recorded at 55,744 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 196 miles a year.
Has 983 XAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 983 XAE has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2020.
Has the mileage on 983 XAE 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 983 XAE find?
983 XAE passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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