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White and White · Petrol · 1959 · 1,500 cc

GSJ 421MOT history

GSJ 421 is a white and white petrol MG A first used on 14 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 32,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
32,898 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GSJ 421
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
White and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
14 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

GSJ 421 was last recorded at 32,898 miles on 30 May 2022, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,765 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 32,898 miles
  • 2021 – 32,765 miles
  • 2019 – 32,603 miles
  • 2012 – 31,206 miles
  • 2011 – 30,906 miles
  • 2010 – 30,721 miles
  • 2009 – 30,596 miles
  • 2007 – 30,399 miles
  • 2006 – 30,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front handbrake cable frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear play in shock arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer rack bush play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    662653087612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail32,898 miles (+133)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    129098217089
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass32,765 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,765 miles
    Test number
    471379859050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,603 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    773480881026
    • AdvisoryFront handbrake cable frayed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear play in shock arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer rack bush play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn plus lower (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRoughness at top of steering column
    • AdvisoryWiper arcs poor

  5. Fail32,602 miles (+1,396)2 dangerous1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,602 miles
    Test number
    331621403209
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront handbrake cable frayed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear play in shock arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear u- bolts loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer rack bush play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn plus lower (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tested as not able to start car
    • AdvisoryN/s/f +o/s/f rack boots leaking
    • AdvisoryRoughness at top of steering column
    • AdvisoryWiper arcs poor

  6. Pass31,206 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,206 miles
    Test number
    417052352100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,156 miles (+250)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,156 miles
    Test number
    556366642133
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteCHECK ALL U-BOLT NUTS ON REAR AXLE
    • NoteCORE PLUG LEAKING
    • NoteO/S/F BRAKE BIND
    • NoteWIPER RUBBERS DETERIORATED

  8. Pass30,906 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,906 miles
    Test number
    467559331171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,721 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    740158240117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,596 miles (+197)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,596 miles
    Test number
    202074719468
    • NoteCore plug leaking
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSlight leak from n/s/r shock absorber

  11. Pass30,399 miles (+279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,399 miles
    Test number
    514557477102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  12. Fail30,120 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    210350686432
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BUMP STOPS MISSING
    • NoteCHECK NUTS ON REAR U-BOLTS
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK AT N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F UPPER TRUNION SWIVEL
    • NoteWEAR AT INNER TRACK ROD ARM O/S/F,STEERING RACK END

  13. Pass30,120 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    453160786181
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BUMP STOPS MISSING
    • NoteCHECK NUTS ON REAR U-BOLTS
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK AT N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F UPPER TRUNION SWIVEL
    • NoteWEAR AT INNER TRACK ROD ARM O/S/F,STEERING RACK END

Questions about GSJ 421

What vehicle is registration GSJ 421 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GSJ 421 on a white and white petrol MG A first used on 14 May 1998. 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 GSJ 421 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GSJ 421 expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GSJ 421?
The MOT on GSJ 421 expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GSJ 421 done?
GSJ 421 was recorded at 32,898 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 175 miles a year.
Has GSJ 421 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GSJ 421 has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on GSJ 421 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 GSJ 421 find?
GSJ 421 passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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