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White · Petrol · 1963 · 1,798 cc

NSV 873MOT history

NSV 873 is a white petrol MG Roadster first used on 31 Dec 1963. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 26,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
26,991 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSV 873
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Roadster
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
31 Dec 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSV 873 was last recorded at 26,991 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,986 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 26,991 miles
  • 2023 – 26,973 miles
  • 2021 – 26,879 miles
  • 2018 – 26,847 miles
  • 2017 – 26,152 miles
  • 2016 – 24,327 miles
  • 2015 – 23,009 miles
  • 2014 – 21,286 miles
  • 2010 – 20,337 miles
  • 2007 – 19,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,991 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,991 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,991 miles
    Test number
    874007154972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail26,986 miles (+13)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    820125042231
    • 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))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass26,973 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,973 miles
    Test number
    693667591640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,879 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    26,879 miles
    Test number
    162580225762
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail26,859 miles (+12)4 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,859 miles
    Test number
    563217921538
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass26,847 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,847 miles
    Test number
    561300242405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,152 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,152 miles
    Test number
    849656401469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,327 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    24,327 miles
    Test number
    551031404094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,009 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,009 miles
    Test number
    749683145074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,286 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    21,286 miles
    Test number
    475169854045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,337 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,337 miles
    Test number
    641652360197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,311 miles
    Test number
    202025147139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about NSV 873

What vehicle is registration NSV 873 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSV 873 on a white petrol MG Roadster first used on 31 Dec 1963. 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 NSV 873 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSV 873 expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSV 873?
The MOT on NSV 873 expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSV 873 done?
NSV 873 was recorded at 26,991 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 450 miles a year.
Has NSV 873 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSV 873 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on NSV 873 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 NSV 873 find?
NSV 873 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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