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Red · Petrol · 1958 · 1,498 cc

PFO 281MOT history

PFO 281 is a red petrol MG first used on 31 Dec 1958. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 33,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
33,150 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFO 281
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
31 Dec 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFO 281 was last recorded at 33,150 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,147 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 33,150 miles
  • 2012 – 25,498 miles
  • 2011 – 23,925 miles
  • 2010 – 21,620 miles
  • 2009 – 19,109 miles
  • 2008 – 18,495 miles
  • 2007 – 17,458 miles
  • 2006 – 16,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,150 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear leaf springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,150 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    957983934225
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded

  2. Fail33,147 miles (+7,649)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,147 miles
    Test number
    277994483607
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes and front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded

  3. Pass25,498 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,498 miles
    Test number
    188976822427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,925 miles (+2,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,925 miles
    Test number
    638377221096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass21,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,620 miles
    Test number
    132585520032
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Fail21,620 miles (+2,511)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,620 miles
    Test number
    660383620080
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass19,109 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,109 miles
    Test number
    923151029097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,495 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,495 miles
    Test number
    901004028086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,458 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,458 miles
    Test number
    740705527090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,462 miles
    Test number
    654106926041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,462 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,462 miles
    Test number
    250215826070
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about PFO 281

What vehicle is registration PFO 281 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFO 281 on a red petrol MG first used on 31 Dec 1958. 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 PFO 281 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PFO 281 expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PFO 281?
The MOT on PFO 281 expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PFO 281 done?
PFO 281 was recorded at 33,150 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 1,037 miles a year.
Has PFO 281 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFO 281 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on PFO 281 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 PFO 281 find?
PFO 281 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff, and 1 more.

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