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Red · Petrol · 1953 · 1,250 cc

PTF 819MOT history

PTF 819 is a red petrol MG Midget first used on 22 May 1953. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2027
Mileage
54,956 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PTF 819
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Midget
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
22 May 1953
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PTF 819 was last recorded at 54,956 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,336 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
620 miles
Average per year
462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,956 miles
  • 2025 – 54,336 miles
  • 2024 – 54,156 miles
  • 2023 – 53,212 miles
  • 2022 – 52,656 miles
  • 2021 – 51,808 miles
  • 2020 – 51,664 miles
  • 2019 – 51,279 miles
  • 2018 – 50,503 miles
  • 2017 – 49,675 miles
  • 2016 – 49,047 miles
  • 2015 – 48,090 miles
  • 2013 – 47,689 miles
  • 2012 – 47,148 miles
  • 2011 – 46,974 miles
  • 2008 – 46,124 miles
  • 2007 – 45,823 miles
  • 2005 – 45,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,956 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,956 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    54,956 miles
    Test number
    521178652946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,336 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    172132149893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,156 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,156 miles
    Test number
    645219704206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass53,212 miles (+556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,212 miles
    Test number
    149213412225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass52,656 miles (+848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    246103609609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass51,808 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,808 miles
    Test number
    557975994318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,806 miles (+142)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,806 miles
    Test number
    201123121481
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,664 miles (+385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,664 miles
    Test number
    850777539678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  9. Pass51,279 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,279 miles
    Test number
    643180933531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,503 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,503 miles
    Test number
    927393308330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,675 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    232888873146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,047 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,047 miles
    Test number
    646362692433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,036 miles (+946)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    491821942796
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass48,090 miles (+401)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    519515275071
    • NoteSteering wheel cover is damaged

  15. Pass47,689 miles (+541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    397650073297
    • NoteSteering wheel cover damaged

  16. Pass47,148 miles (+174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    339743082229
    • NoteSteering wheel cover is damaged

  17. Pass46,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    965976071260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail46,974 miles (+850)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    338826871431
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass46,124 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,124 miles
    Test number
    561318148223
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil/fluid leak nearside rear

  20. Fail46,119 miles (+296)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    352471348287
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil/fluid leak nearside rear

  21. Pass45,823 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    434205657237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,806 miles (+613)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    712512047281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass45,193 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,193 miles
    Test number
    751846355291
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack

  24. Fail45,186 miles3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,186 miles
    Test number
    431013745259
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on battery tray
    • NoteLh front b umpstop missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRh front bumpstop damaged
    • NoteSome wear in both front lower trunions

Questions about PTF 819

What vehicle is registration PTF 819 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PTF 819 on a red petrol MG Midget first used on 22 May 1953. 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 PTF 819 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PTF 819 is valid until 12 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on PTF 819?
The MOT on PTF 819 is valid until 12 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PTF 819 done?
PTF 819 was recorded at 54,956 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 462 miles a year.
Has PTF 819 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PTF 819 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on PTF 819 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 PTF 819 find?
PTF 819 passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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