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Red · Petrol · 1960 · 1,600 cc

ESL 602MOT history

ESL 602 is a red petrol MG A first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 10,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
10,961 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESL 602
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESL 602 was last recorded at 10,961 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 1,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2016: 20 miles, lower than 26,835 miles on 28 May 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
9,741 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 10,961 miles
  • 2022 – 9,741 miles
  • 2021 – 8,794 miles
  • 2019 – 6,215 miles
  • 2018 – 4,000 miles
  • 2017 – 2,374 miles
  • 2016 – 20 miles
  • 2015 – 26,835 miles
  • 2014 – 26,770 miles
  • 2013 – 26,700 miles
  • 2012 – 26,662 miles
  • 2011 – 26,593 miles
  • 2010 – 26,491 miles
  • 2009 – 26,363 miles
  • 2008 – 26,311 miles
  • 2007 – 26,257 miles
  • 2006 – 26,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,961 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside rear brake slower to work

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play in both side front lower swivels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,961 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    10,961 miles
    Test number
    178472517572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass9,741 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    9,741 miles
    Test number
    164827830900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,794 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    8,794 miles
    Test number
    453767708140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass8,391 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    8,391 miles
    Test number
    439209698961
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slower to work
    • AdvisorySlight play in both side front lower swivels
  5. Fail8,378 miles (+2,163)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,378 miles
    Test number
    510095044660
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slower to work
    • AdvisorySlight play in both side front lower swivels
  6. Pass6,215 miles (+2,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    6,215 miles
    Test number
    336319634532
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside rear hub oil seal
  7. Pass4,000 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    4,000 miles
    Test number
    243566469159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass2,374 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    2,374 miles
    Test number
    197254209519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20 miles (-26,815)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20 miles
    Test number
    684148768158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,835 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,835 miles
    Test number
    566958045167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Fail26,829 miles (+59)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,829 miles
    Test number
    226390745437
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass26,770 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,770 miles
    Test number
    408744354195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,700 miles
    Test number
    985892863130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Fail26,700 miles (+38)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,700 miles
    Test number
    796921653154
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass26,662 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,662 miles
    Test number
    819273452166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,593 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    817399531118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,491 miles (+128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,491 miles
    Test number
    190331440160
    • NoteFront and rear tyres are starting to crack and perish but not deep enough to reach cords.
  18. Pass26,363 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,363 miles
    Test number
    711618049104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,311 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,311 miles
    Test number
    282907158149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,257 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,257 miles
    Test number
    722372167139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,179 miles
    Test number
    701740466139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESL 602

What vehicle is registration ESL 602 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESL 602 on a red petrol MG A first used on 21 Jun 1999. 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 ESL 602 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ESL 602 expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ESL 602?
The MOT on ESL 602 expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ESL 602 done?
ESL 602 was recorded at 10,961 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024.
Has ESL 602 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESL 602 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on ESL 602 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ESL 602 find?
ESL 602 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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