MG
Maroon · Petrol · 1952 · 1,250 cc
GSL 797MOT history
GSL 797 is a maroon petrol MG first used on 18 Jul 1979. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 108,623 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 108,623 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GSL 797
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MG
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,250 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1952
- First used
- 18 Jul 1979
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
GSL 797 was last recorded at 108,623 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 2,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2012.
- Previous MOT
- 105,988 miles · 10 Oct 2012
- Between the last two tests
- 2,635 miles
- Average per year
- 137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,623 miles
- 2012 – 105,988 miles
- 2011 – 105,988 miles
- 2010 – 105,988 miles
- 2009 – 105,988 miles
- 2007 – 105,988 miles
- 2006 – 105,988 miles
- 2005 – 105,988 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,623 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2007
Full MOT history
10 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,623 miles (+2,635)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 108,623 miles
- Test number
- 112757001613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,988 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 105,988 miles
- Test number
- 289094582274
- NoteExhaust slight blow
- NoteRear brake low effort on near side
- NoteRear wheel bearings have slight play
Pass105,988 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 105,988 miles
- Test number
- 118198351201
- NoteRear wheel bearing have slight play
Fail105,988 miles5 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,988 miles
- Test number
- 807662841266
- DangerousNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- DangerousOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousRear propshaft uj worn
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteN/s & o/s rear wheel bearings have slight play
Pass105,988 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 105,988 miles
- Test number
- 703407110285
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail105,988 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,988 miles
- Test number
- 501466510268
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass105,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 105,988 miles
- Test number
- 122548439284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,988 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 105,988 miles
- Test number
- 781358007034
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail105,988 miles2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,988 miles
- Test number
- 923296556364
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Pass105,988 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 105,988 miles
- Test number
- 663276335397
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Questions about GSL 797
- What vehicle is registration GSL 797 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GSL 797 on a maroon petrol MG first used on 18 Jul 1979. 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 GSL 797 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on GSL 797 expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on GSL 797?
- The MOT on GSL 797 expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has GSL 797 done?
- GSL 797 was recorded at 108,623 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 137 miles a year.
- Has GSL 797 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GSL 797 has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2011.
- Has the mileage on GSL 797 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 GSL 797 find?
- GSL 797 passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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