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White · Petrol · 1959 · 1,500 cc

NSJ 171MOT history

NSJ 171 is a white petrol MG A first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 38,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
38,930 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSJ 171
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSJ 171 was last recorded at 38,930 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,718 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
1,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 38,930 miles
  • 2022 – 38,718 miles
  • 2021 – 38,501 miles
  • 2019 – 37,148 miles
  • 2018 – 36,834 miles
  • 2016 – 36,374 miles
  • 2015 – 34,689 miles
  • 2014 – 33,133 miles
  • 2012 – 29,404 miles
  • 2011 – 28,441 miles
  • 2010 – 25,659 miles
  • 2009 – 22,894 miles
  • 2008 – 21,433 miles
  • 2007 – 18,999 miles
  • 2006 – 15,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,930 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear hub slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,930 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    973876354224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,718 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    576686968719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,501 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,501 miles
    Test number
    553600040182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,148 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,148 miles
    Test number
    902528409665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub slight oil leak
  5. Fail37,137 miles (+303)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    148717628912
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub slight oil leak
  6. Pass36,834 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    859688968463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,374 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    523592596822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,689 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    158410025125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,133 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    535446084016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,404 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,404 miles
    Test number
    607389582020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,394 miles (+953)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,394 miles
    Test number
    519198882014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  12. Pass28,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    266362201457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,441 miles (+2,782)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    369542601123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
  14. Pass25,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,659 miles
    Test number
    330096700196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,647 miles (+2,753)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,647 miles
    Test number
    181406700128
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  16. Pass22,894 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,894 miles
    Test number
    251241019494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,433 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,433 miles
    Test number
    884794448196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,423 miles (+2,424)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,423 miles
    Test number
    201933848174
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
  19. Pass18,999 miles (+3,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    113399447120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass15,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,926 miles
    Test number
    573662436101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NSJ 171

What vehicle is registration NSJ 171 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSJ 171 on a white petrol MG A first used on 28 Aug 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 NSJ 171 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSJ 171 expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSJ 171?
The MOT on NSJ 171 expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSJ 171 done?
NSJ 171 was recorded at 38,930 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 1,291 miles a year.
Has NSJ 171 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSJ 171 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on NSJ 171 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 NSJ 171 find?
NSJ 171 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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