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Red · Petrol · 1965 · 1,798 cc

GEC 400MOT history

GEC 400 is a red petrol MG B first used on 14 Feb 1996. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 95,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
95,622 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GEC 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1965
First used
14 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GEC 400 was last recorded at 95,622 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2013: 54,812 miles, lower than 83,325 miles on 30 Mar 2012.

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
94,971 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
1,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,622 miles
  • 2024 – 94,971 miles
  • 2023 – 94,495 miles
  • 2022 – 94,075 miles
  • 2021 – 93,554 miles
  • 2020 – 93,007 miles
  • 2019 – 92,356 miles
  • 2018 – 91,317 miles
  • 2017 – 90,545 miles
  • 2016 – 89,440 miles
  • 2015 – 87,941 miles
  • 2014 – 86,301 miles
  • 2013 – 54,814 miles
  • 2012 – 83,325 miles
  • 2011 – 80,068 miles
  • 2010 – 75,703 miles
  • 2009 – 73,428 miles
  • 2008 – 69,358 miles
  • 2007 – 67,089 miles
  • 2006 – 63,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,622 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,622 miles (+651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,622 miles
    Test number
    723397547975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,971 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    343969877693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,495 miles (+420)5 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,495 miles
    Test number
    734057940113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock has one loose bolt out 4
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,075 miles (+521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    828483707694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,554 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,554 miles
    Test number
    166728648479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,007 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,007 miles
    Test number
    498523726248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail92,985 miles (+629)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,985 miles
    Test number
    525345126667
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch panel/ bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch panel/ bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,356 miles (+1,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,356 miles
    Test number
    366853659054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroding

  9. Pass91,317 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,317 miles
    Test number
    545450431489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,545 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    665775976208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,440 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,440 miles
    Test number
    721784884988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,437 miles (+3)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    628435654498
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail89,434 miles (+1,493)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,434 miles
    Test number
    577074356525
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel pump held to the body with cable ties
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass87,941 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,941 miles
    Test number
    268880315481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail87,926 miles (+1,625)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    287843805492
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass86,301 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    318902304112
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail86,298 miles (+31,484)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,298 miles
    Test number
    168063594453
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass54,814 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,814 miles
    Test number
    277784993057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Fail54,812 miles (-28,513)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,812 miles
    Test number
    199835383001
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass83,325 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    408040192091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,321 miles (+3,253)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    307743382038
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass80,068 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    126328781480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,067 miles (+4,364)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,067 miles
    Test number
    236011881017
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass75,703 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    543849870046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,701 miles (+16)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    822766570090
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  26. Fail75,685 miles (+2,257)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    143488440400
    • FailureNearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  27. Pass73,428 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    811486559036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail73,424 miles (+4,066)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,424 miles
    Test number
    460628149084
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass69,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    780256048037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail69,358 miles (+2,269)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    313844348000
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass67,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,089 miles
    Test number
    963360947047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail67,089 miles (+3,874)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,089 miles
    Test number
    153429337034
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  33. Pass63,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,215 miles
    Test number
    613508246074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GEC 400

What vehicle is registration GEC 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GEC 400 on a red petrol MG B first used on 14 Feb 1996. 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 GEC 400 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GEC 400 expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GEC 400?
The MOT on GEC 400 expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GEC 400 done?
GEC 400 was recorded at 95,622 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 1,658 miles a year.
Has GEC 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GEC 400 has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on GEC 400 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GEC 400 find?
GEC 400 passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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