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MG Midget 1500

Blue · Petrol · 1976 · 1,491 cc

PHL 730MOT history

PHL 730 is a blue petrol MG Midget 1500 first used on 2 Jun 1976. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 33,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

PHL 730 blue MG Midget – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Midget, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
33,566 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PHL 730
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Midget 1500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,491 cc
Year of manufacture
1976
First used
2 Jun 1976
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PHL 730 was last recorded at 33,566 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,109 miles · 22 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
457 miles
Average per year
187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,566 miles
  • 2021 – 33,109 miles
  • 2020 – 32,996 miles
  • 2019 – 32,777 miles
  • 2018 – 32,104 miles
  • 2017 – 31,914 miles
  • 2016 – 31,797 miles
  • 2015 – 31,353 miles
  • 2014 – 31,160 miles
  • 2013 – 30,821 miles
  • 2012 – 30,514 miles
  • 2011 – 30,149 miles
  • 2010 – 30,044 miles
  • 2009 – 29,980 miles
  • 2008 – 29,887 miles
  • 2006 – 29,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,566 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 Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering lock not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass33,566 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    33,566 miles
    Test number
    987933200913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,109 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    497332309367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,996 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,996 miles
    Test number
    976092863770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,777 miles
    Test number
    282554761637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,777 miles (+673)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,777 miles
    Test number
    389813285773
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,104 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,104 miles
    Test number
    267536679571
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock not working

  7. Fail32,096 miles (+182)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,096 miles
    Test number
    685621301190
    • DangerousFront Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability both (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock not working

  8. Pass31,914 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,914 miles
    Test number
    851792779087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber is weak

  9. Pass31,797 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,797 miles
    Test number
    109455392192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,353 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    277755875126
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  11. Pass31,353 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    736135275131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,160 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,160 miles
    Test number
    265054384432
    • Repaired at testSteering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

  13. Pass31,160 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,160 miles
    Test number
    969954084110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,821 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,821 miles
    Test number
    539423473154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,514 miles (+365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,514 miles
    Test number
    206948962459
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  16. Pass30,149 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,149 miles
    Test number
    918351371185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,044 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,044 miles
    Test number
    484755460140
    • NoteLower steering column mounting has slight play

  18. Pass29,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,980 miles
    Test number
    110317969166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,980 miles (+93)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,980 miles
    Test number
    200227069464
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass29,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,887 miles
    Test number
    640140878147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail29,887 miles (+25)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,887 miles
    Test number
    832220878112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,862 miles
    Test number
    433236246386
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Questions about PHL 730

What vehicle is registration PHL 730 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PHL 730 on a blue petrol MG Midget 1500 first used on 2 Jun 1976. 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 PHL 730 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PHL 730 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PHL 730?
The MOT on PHL 730 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PHL 730 done?
PHL 730 was recorded at 33,566 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 187 miles a year.
Has PHL 730 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PHL 730 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on PHL 730 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 PHL 730 find?
PHL 730 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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