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Black and Grey · Petrol · 1947 · 1,798 cc

FNM 526MOT history

FNM 526 is a black and grey petrol MG YA first used on 25 Nov 1980. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 36,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
36,085 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FNM 526
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
YA
Colour
Black and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1947
First used
25 Nov 1980
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FNM 526 was last recorded at 36,085 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2006: 333 miles, lower than 15,018 miles on 5 Aug 2005.

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
36,049 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,085 miles
  • 2024 – 36,049 miles
  • 2023 – 35,988 miles
  • 2021 – 35,857 miles
  • 2020 – 35,320 miles
  • 2019 – 34,956 miles
  • 2017 – 34,694 miles
  • 2016 – 34,243 miles
  • 2015 – 33,510 miles
  • 2014 – 32,385 miles
  • 2013 – 31,231 miles
  • 2012 – 30,318 miles
  • 2011 – 28,675 miles
  • 2010 – 25,828 miles
  • 2009 – 22,057 miles
  • 2008 – 20,623 miles
  • 2007 – 18,432 miles
  • 2006 – 15,742 miles
  • 2005 – 15,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,085 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 Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,085 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    36,085 miles
    Test number
    895008887175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,049 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    604174389802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,988 miles (+131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,988 miles
    Test number
    918679528054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,857 miles (+537)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,857 miles
    Test number
    943501773946
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass35,320 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,320 miles
    Test number
    201275772551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,956 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,956 miles
    Test number
    550437579647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,694 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,694 miles
    Test number
    208330538338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,243 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,243 miles
    Test number
    524408856581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,510 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,510 miles
    Test number
    700264611982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  10. Fail33,508 miles (+1,123)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    811966312748
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind

  11. Pass32,385 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,385 miles
    Test number
    295465244272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,347 miles (+1,116)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,347 miles
    Test number
    997263124261
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  13. Pass31,231 miles (+913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,231 miles
    Test number
    798885443206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass30,318 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,318 miles
    Test number
    406039822255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail30,315 miles (+1,640)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,315 miles
    Test number
    206576722290
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass28,675 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,675 miles
    Test number
    179555631266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail28,672 miles (+2,844)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,672 miles
    Test number
    678754431201
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass25,828 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,828 miles
    Test number
    343218420490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,057 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,057 miles
    Test number
    912304729272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,623 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,623 miles
    Test number
    860430748233
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass20,623 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,623 miles
    Test number
    863260748228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,432 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,432 miles
    Test number
    763872137219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,422 miles (+2,680)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,422 miles
    Test number
    404476027246
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass15,742 miles (+15,409)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,742 miles
    Test number
    971207836272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail333 miles (-14,685)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333 miles
    Test number
    951480926255
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column flexible coupling locking device missing (2.1.6)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  26. Pass15,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    15,018 miles
    Test number
    711137815220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FNM 526

What vehicle is registration FNM 526 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FNM 526 on a black and grey petrol MG YA first used on 25 Nov 1980. 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 FNM 526 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FNM 526 expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FNM 526?
The MOT on FNM 526 expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FNM 526 done?
FNM 526 was recorded at 36,085 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,042 miles a year.
Has FNM 526 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FNM 526 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on FNM 526 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FNM 526 find?
FNM 526 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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