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Cream · Petrol · 1951 · 1,250 cc

JVB 773MOT history

JVB 773 is a cream petrol MG Midget first used on 1 Nov 1951. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2020 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 7,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2020
Mileage
7,185 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2023
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
JVB 773
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Midget
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
1 Nov 1951
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
22 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

JVB 773 was last recorded at 7,185 miles on 22 May 2023, 1,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2010: 254 miles, lower than 95,839 miles on 7 May 2009.

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
5,407 miles · 18 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 7,185 miles
  • 2019 – 5,407 miles
  • 2016 – 4,460 miles
  • 2014 – 4,051 miles
  • 2012 – 3,788 miles
  • 2011 – 2,547 miles
  • 2010 – 254 miles
  • 2009 – 95,839 miles
  • 2008 – 94,479 miles
  • 2007 – 93,840 miles
  • 2006 – 92,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail7,185 miles
  • DangerousIndicator Switch incorectly wired
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Idles too fast (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes worn & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes worn & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door Catch Worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail7,185 miles (+1,778)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,185 miles
    Test number
    648884415161
    • DangerousIndicator Switch incorectly wired
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Idles too fast (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes worn & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes worn & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door Catch Worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass5,407 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    5,407 miles
    Test number
    958379569786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail5,406 miles (+946)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,406 miles
    Test number
    261182702166
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass4,460 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    4,460 miles
    Test number
    336194299150
    • AdvisorySlight brake pedal travel

  5. Fail4,449 miles (+398)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,449 miles
    Test number
    946433086144
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake test not carried out (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  6. Pass4,051 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    4,051 miles
    Test number
    368706484037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass3,788 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    3,788 miles
    Test number
    238517832401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass2,547 miles (+2,293)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    2,547 miles
    Test number
    767666811107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front top suspension trunneon has slight play

  9. Pass254 miles (-95,585)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    254 miles
    Test number
    550284930143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    95,839 miles
    Test number
    641807329101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,839 miles (+1,360)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,839 miles
    Test number
    713802029134
    • 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)

  12. Pass94,479 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    762879228139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,840 miles (+973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,840 miles
    Test number
    762939927132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  14. Pass92,867 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,867 miles
    Test number
    602509226185
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

Questions about JVB 773

What vehicle is registration JVB 773 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JVB 773 on a cream petrol MG Midget first used on 1 Nov 1951. 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 JVB 773 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JVB 773 expired on 17 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JVB 773?
The MOT on JVB 773 expired on 17 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JVB 773 done?
JVB 773 was recorded at 7,185 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2023.
Has JVB 773 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JVB 773 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on JVB 773 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JVB 773 find?
JVB 773 failed its latest MOT on 22 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: indicator switch incorectly wired; emissions unable to be completed idles too fast; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes worn & split, and 7 more.

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