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White · Petrol · 1971 · 1,795 cc

FSV 185MOT history

FSV 185 is a white petrol MG B first used on 1 Aug 1971. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 9,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
9,425 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSV 185
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
1 Aug 1971
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSV 185 was last recorded at 9,425 miles on 11 May 2026, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,728 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 9,425 miles
  • 2022 – 8,728 miles
  • 2021 – 8,184 miles
  • 2020 – 8,080 miles
  • 2019 – 7,844 miles
  • 2018 – 7,589 miles
  • 2017 – 7,321 miles
  • 2016 – 7,108 miles
  • 2015 – 6,707 miles
  • 2014 – 6,543 miles
  • 2013 – 6,418 miles
  • 2012 – 6,282 miles
  • 2011 – 6,208 miles
  • 2010 – 5,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,425 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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,425 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    9,425 miles
    Test number
    946617684227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass8,728 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    8,728 miles
    Test number
    416494821391
    • AdvisoryCentral Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail8,709 miles (+525)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,709 miles
    Test number
    209170656040
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Center plate mounting bolt not tight (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring likely to come off (5.2.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring likely to come off (5.2.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring likely to come off (5.2.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass8,184 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    8,184 miles
    Test number
    260670719550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail8,180 miles (+100)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,180 miles
    Test number
    332453513809
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  6. Pass8,080 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    8,080 miles
    Test number
    848838862481
    • AdvisoryCentral hand brake cable notchey

  7. Pass7,844 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    7,844 miles
    Test number
    457782378025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass7,589 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    7,589 miles
    Test number
    663080854022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,321 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    7,321 miles
    Test number
    359721571798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    7,108 miles
    Test number
    464174011699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail7,108 miles (+401)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,108 miles
    Test number
    398014705917
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass6,707 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    6,707 miles
    Test number
    605293025219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,543 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    6,543 miles
    Test number
    259154044217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    6,418 miles
    Test number
    347523443434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail6,418 miles (+136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,418 miles
    Test number
    945861443244
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass6,282 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    6,282 miles
    Test number
    887141752249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,208 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    6,208 miles
    Test number
    927448001131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    5,753 miles
    Test number
    223327430457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FSV 185

What vehicle is registration FSV 185 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSV 185 on a white petrol MG B first used on 1 Aug 1971. 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 FSV 185 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSV 185 is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on FSV 185?
The MOT on FSV 185 is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSV 185 done?
FSV 185 was recorded at 9,425 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 230 miles a year.
Has FSV 185 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSV 185 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on FSV 185 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 FSV 185 find?
FSV 185 passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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