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Red · Petrol · 1947 · 1,300 cc

ESK 521MOT history

ESK 521 is a red petrol MG Roadster first used on 1 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 28,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
28,594 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 521
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Roadster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1947
First used
1 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 521 was last recorded at 28,594 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2013: 2,305 miles, lower than 37,246 miles on 27 Feb 2013.

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
26,835 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,759 miles
Average per year
510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,594 miles
  • 2025 – 26,835 miles
  • 2024 – 24,915 miles
  • 2023 – 23,036 miles
  • 2022 – 21,170 miles
  • 2021 – 18,766 miles
  • 2020 – 17,024 miles
  • 2019 – 14,688 miles
  • 2018 – 10,757 miles
  • 2017 – 7,153 miles
  • 2016 – 5,388 miles
  • 2015 – 3,814 miles
  • 2013 – 2,305 miles
  • 2012 – 34,457 miles
  • 2011 – 31,805 miles
  • 2009 – 29,244 miles
  • 2008 – 25,776 miles
  • 2006 – 18,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,594 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,594 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    28,594 miles
    Test number
    892944812193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,835 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    26,835 miles
    Test number
    186064380558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,915 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    24,915 miles
    Test number
    558272031106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,036 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    434248435218
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass21,170 miles (+2,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    21,170 miles
    Test number
    493308405295
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass18,766 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    18,766 miles
    Test number
    414781509735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass17,024 miles (+2,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    17,024 miles
    Test number
    557492951955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass14,688 miles (+3,931)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    14,688 miles
    Test number
    512156187411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.7mm Right On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass10,757 miles (+3,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    10,757 miles
    Test number
    783865497519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass7,153 miles (+1,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    7,153 miles
    Test number
    281570250419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass5,388 miles (+1,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    5,388 miles
    Test number
    814847310857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  12. Pass3,814 miles (+1,509)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    3,814 miles
    Test number
    135426515062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass2,305 miles (-34,941)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    2,305 miles
    Test number
    829892253383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,246 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,246 miles
    Test number
    169218653096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,457 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,457 miles
    Test number
    528611642030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,805 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,805 miles
    Test number
    209246821037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,244 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,244 miles
    Test number
    571374249370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,776 miles (+2,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,776 miles
    Test number
    583688718378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass22,791 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,791 miles
    Test number
    501836918056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,637 miles
    Test number
    141509836335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESK 521

What vehicle is registration ESK 521 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 521 on a red petrol MG Roadster first used on 1 Dec 1990. 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 ESK 521 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESK 521 is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESK 521?
The MOT on ESK 521 is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESK 521 done?
ESK 521 was recorded at 28,594 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 510 miles a year.
Has ESK 521 ever failed its MOT?
No. ESK 521 has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on ESK 521 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ESK 521 find?
ESK 521 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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