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Red · Petrol · 1958 · 1,498 cc

FSU 483MOT history

FSU 483 is a red petrol MG A first used on 4 Aug 1988. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 5,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
5,527 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSU 483
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
4 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSU 483 was last recorded at 5,527 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
5,444 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 5,527 miles
  • 2022 – 5,444 miles
  • 2014 – 4,729 miles
  • 2013 – 4,351 miles
  • 2012 – 4,153 miles
  • 2011 – 3,459 miles
  • 2010 – 3,148 miles
  • 2009 – 2,076 miles
  • 2008 – 2,032 miles
  • 2007 – 1,916 miles
  • 2005 – 1,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,527 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,527 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    5,527 miles
    Test number
    176382742024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,444 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    5,444 miles
    Test number
    736947328775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail5,432 miles (+703)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,432 miles
    Test number
    423401985251
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolts missing bolts not tight (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

  4. Pass4,729 miles (+378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    4,729 miles
    Test number
    977104534291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  5. Pass4,351 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    4,351 miles
    Test number
    598940003202
    • NoteOffside front trunnion dust cover damaged

  6. Fail4,350 miles (+197)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,350 miles
    Test number
    458087593162
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front trunnion dust cover damaged

  7. Pass4,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    4,153 miles
    Test number
    775552572241
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail4,153 miles (+694)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,153 miles
    Test number
    788952372209
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass3,459 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    3,459 miles
    Test number
    416970981287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail3,446 miles (+298)4 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,446 miles
    Test number
    335832061467
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f sidewall in poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f sidewall poor condition

  11. Pass3,148 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    3,148 miles
    Test number
    884883460210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and on outer shoulder
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and outer shoulder
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in tread and near legal limit

  12. Fail3,143 miles (+1,067)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,143 miles
    Test number
    571203260268
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and on outer shoulder
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and outer shoulder
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in tread and near legal limit

  13. Pass2,076 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    2,076 miles
    Test number
    910574589130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine oil and gearbox oil leaks
    • NoteSteering slightly tight and some slight play in steering rack

  14. Fail2,076 miles (+44)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,076 miles
    Test number
    382970189182
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • DangerousRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine oil and gearbox oil leaks
    • NoteSteering slightly tight and some slight play in steering rack

  15. Fail2,032 miles (+116)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,032 miles
    Test number
    741532578109
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass1,916 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    1,916 miles
    Test number
    294604147434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail1,908 miles (+209)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,908 miles
    Test number
    143482847182
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

  18. Pass1,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    1,699 miles
    Test number
    402019775117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FSU 483

What vehicle is registration FSU 483 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSU 483 on a red petrol MG A first used on 4 Aug 1988. 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 FSU 483 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FSU 483 expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FSU 483?
The MOT on FSU 483 expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FSU 483 done?
FSU 483 was recorded at 5,527 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 211 miles a year.
Has FSU 483 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSU 483 has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on FSU 483 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 FSU 483 find?
FSU 483 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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