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Green · Petrol · 1964 · 1,798 cc

990 XHUMOT history

990 XHU is a green petrol MG B first used on 1 Aug 1964. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,617 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
990 XHU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
1 Aug 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

990 XHU was last recorded at 91,617 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,414 miles · 4 Nov 2015
Between the last two tests
203 miles
Average per year
200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,617 miles
  • 2015 – 91,414 miles
  • 2014 – 91,329 miles
  • 2013 – 91,000 miles
  • 2012 – 90,632 miles
  • 2011 – 90,371 miles
  • 2010 – 90,108 miles
  • 2009 – 89,433 miles
  • 2008 – 89,140 miles
  • 2007 – 88,627 miles
  • 2006 – 88,118 miles
  • 2005 – 87,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,617 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Slight brake imbalance across an axle rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Slight corrosion both rear inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,617 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,617 miles
    Test number
    929005518825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    658580623588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance across an axle rear
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion both rear inner sills

  3. Fail91,414 miles (+85)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    735475648126
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance across an axle rear
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion both rear inner sills

  4. Pass91,329 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    467541624304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight imbalance accross rear brakes.

  5. Fail91,329 miles (+329)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    865431924330
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  6. Pass91,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    258857173268
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail91,000 miles (+368)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    479377273254
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass90,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,632 miles
    Test number
    499216082252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,632 miles (+261)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,632 miles
    Test number
    256299972250
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  10. Pass90,371 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,371 miles
    Test number
    597747671276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joints

  11. Fail90,371 miles (+263)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,371 miles
    Test number
    456026371253
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joints

  12. Pass90,108 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,108 miles
    Test number
    884848480280
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  13. Fail90,103 miles (+670)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    814284870206
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  14. Pass89,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    850586269285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,433 miles (+293)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    351196369267
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  16. Pass89,140 miles (+513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    352850588242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass88,627 miles (+509)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,627 miles
    Test number
    742485487258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front wiper torn

  18. Pass88,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,118 miles
    Test number
    380415656486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    820375956278
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail87,512 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    570601155239
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front trunnion

  21. Pass87,512 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    584561055269
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front trunnion

Questions about 990 XHU

What vehicle is registration 990 XHU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 990 XHU on a green petrol MG B first used on 1 Aug 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 990 XHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 990 XHU is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 990 XHU?
The MOT on 990 XHU is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 990 XHU done?
990 XHU was recorded at 91,617 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 200 miles a year.
Has 990 XHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 990 XHU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on 990 XHU 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 990 XHU find?
990 XHU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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