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Blue · Petrol · 1981 · 1,798 cc

NSA 522MOT history

NSA 522 is a blue petrol MG B first used on 20 Mar 1981. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 22,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2023
Mileage
22,336 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSA 522
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1981
First used
20 Mar 1981
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSA 522 was last recorded at 22,336 miles on 25 Apr 2022, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2016: 21,685 miles, lower than 21,728 miles on 23 Apr 2015.

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
22,275 miles · 28 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 22,336 miles
  • 2021 – 22,275 miles
  • 2019 – 22,171 miles
  • 2018 – 22,077 miles
  • 2017 – 21,993 miles
  • 2016 – 21,685 miles
  • 2015 – 21,728 miles
  • 2014 – 21,570 miles
  • 2013 – 21,319 miles
  • 2012 – 21,076 miles
  • 2011 – 20,998 miles
  • 2010 – 20,844 miles
  • 2009 – 20,516 miles
  • 2008 – 20,283 miles
  • 2007 – 20,069 miles
  • 2006 – 19,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,336 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,336 miles (+61)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    22,336 miles
    Test number
    389569078504
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass22,275 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    22,275 miles
    Test number
    655925349675
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail22,275 miles (+104)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,275 miles
    Test number
    122392243105
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass22,171 miles (+94)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,171 miles
    Test number
    281034453853
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass22,077 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,077 miles
    Test number
    220605410536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    21,993 miles
    Test number
    818236724258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine/transmission area

  7. Fail21,993 miles (+308)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,993 miles
    Test number
    336664738026
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine/transmission area

  8. Pass21,685 miles (-43)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,685 miles
    Test number
    711288716904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    629543515181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail21,728 miles (+158)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    785663315178
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass21,570 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,570 miles
    Test number
    839127804185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,319 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,319 miles
    Test number
    787024813154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,076 miles
    Test number
    536747402134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,076 miles (+78)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,076 miles
    Test number
    819927602118
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass20,998 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,998 miles
    Test number
    297046911100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass20,844 miles (+328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,844 miles
    Test number
    313256490081
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass20,516 miles (+233)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,516 miles
    Test number
    123008819154
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak at engine and gearbox

  18. Pass20,283 miles (+214)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,283 miles
    Test number
    271053018186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChrome lifting in side head lamps

  19. Pass20,069 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,069 miles
    Test number
    200225217401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,652 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,652 miles
    Test number
    732768986079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,650 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,650 miles
    Test number
    871847386091
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Questions about NSA 522

What vehicle is registration NSA 522 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSA 522 on a blue petrol MG B first used on 20 Mar 1981. 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 NSA 522 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSA 522 expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSA 522?
The MOT on NSA 522 expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSA 522 done?
NSA 522 was recorded at 22,336 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2022, an average of 167 miles a year.
Has NSA 522 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSA 522 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on NSA 522 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NSA 522 find?
NSA 522 passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin; offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin, and 1 more.

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