MG A
White · Petrol · 1962 · 1,622 cc
DSL 388MOT history
DSL 388 is a white petrol MG A first used on 31 Dec 1962. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 66,481 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 66,481 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 41 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DSL 388
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MG
- Model
- A
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,622 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1962
- First used
- 31 Dec 1962
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
DSL 388 was last recorded at 66,481 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2017.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 May 2009: 65,621 miles, lower than 65,716 miles on 19 May 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,247 miles · 14 Sept 2017
- Between the last two tests
- 234 miles
- Average per year
- 41 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 66,481 miles
- 2017 – 66,247 miles
- 2016 – 66,167 miles
- 2015 – 66,064 miles
- 2014 – 65,967 miles
- 2013 – 65,927 miles
- 2012 – 65,853 miles
- 2011 – 65,846 miles
- 2010 – 65,838 miles
- 2009 – 65,621 miles
- 2008 – 65,716 miles
- 2007 – 65,706 miles
- 2006 – 65,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,481 miles (+234)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,481 miles
- Test number
- 461685265478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,247 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 66,247 miles
- Test number
- 183523112392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,167 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 66,167 miles
- Test number
- 474817422876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,064 miles (+97)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,064 miles
- Test number
- 897419985141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,967 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 65,967 miles
- Test number
- 255471824437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail65,964 miles (+37)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,964 miles
- Test number
- 527049314146
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,927 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 65,927 miles
- Test number
- 135852713164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 65,853 miles
- Test number
- 266634712434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,853 miles (+7)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,853 miles
- Test number
- 679104812172
- Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass65,846 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 65,846 miles
- Test number
- 146965601143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
Fail65,846 miles (+8)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,846 miles
- Test number
- 326185301195
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,838 miles (+217)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 65,838 miles
- Test number
- 260950710125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,621 miles (-95)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 65,621 miles
- Test number
- 812761639193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,716 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 65,716 miles
- Test number
- 143490948194
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteRear suspension dampers weeping oil
Pass65,706 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 65,706 miles
- Test number
- 612096637118
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes perishing.
Pass65,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2007
- Odometer
- 65,698 miles
- Test number
- 240520336401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DSL 388
- What vehicle is registration DSL 388 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DSL 388 on a white petrol MG A first used on 31 Dec 1962. 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 DSL 388 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on DSL 388 expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on DSL 388?
- The MOT on DSL 388 expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has DSL 388 done?
- DSL 388 was recorded at 66,481 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 41 miles a year.
- Has DSL 388 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DSL 388 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2014.
- Has the mileage on DSL 388 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on DSL 388 find?
- DSL 388 passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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