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Green · Petrol · 1957 · 1,798 cc

RCY 202MOT history

RCY 202 is a green petrol MG A first used on 4 Dec 1957. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 17,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
17,142 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCY 202
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
4 Dec 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCY 202 was last recorded at 17,142 miles on 1 May 2025, 632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,510 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
632 miles
Average per year
566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 17,142 miles
  • 2024 – 16,510 miles
  • 2023 – 15,728 miles
  • 2022 – 14,912 miles
  • 2021 – 14,294 miles
  • 2020 – 13,942 miles
  • 2019 – 12,845 miles
  • 2018 – 12,371 miles
  • 2017 – 11,852 miles
  • 2016 – 11,403 miles
  • 2015 – 10,790 miles
  • 2014 – 10,103 miles
  • 2013 – 9,167 miles
  • 2012 – 8,668 miles
  • 2011 – 8,271 miles
  • 2010 – 7,966 miles
  • 2009 – 7,721 miles
  • 2008 – 7,472 miles
  • 2007 – 7,338 miles
  • 2006 – 6,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,142 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower trunion slight play
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower trunion slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside & offside rear leaf springs swollen between leaves

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play in nearside & offside front lower suspension trunions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,142 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    17,142 miles
    Test number
    507821676998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower trunion slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower trunion slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring weak

  2. Fail17,142 miles (+632)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,142 miles
    Test number
    341439570152
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower trunion slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower trunion slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring weak

  3. Pass16,510 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    16,510 miles
    Test number
    103410246366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension swivel slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension swivel slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring weak

  4. Fail16,510 miles (+782)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,510 miles
    Test number
    615944516269
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension swivel slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension swivel slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring weak

  5. Pass15,728 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    15,728 miles
    Test number
    301999940372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail15,722 miles (+810)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,722 miles
    Test number
    978295383343
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass14,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    14,912 miles
    Test number
    131181128868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail14,912 miles (+618)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,912 miles
    Test number
    115664219368
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass14,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    14,294 miles
    Test number
    999108029689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail14,294 miles (+352)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,294 miles
    Test number
    479684880963
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass13,942 miles (+1,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    13,942 miles
    Test number
    595708962771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass12,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    12,845 miles
    Test number
    473593273847
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear leaf springs swollen between leaves
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside & offside front lower suspension trunions

  13. Fail12,845 miles (+474)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,845 miles
    Test number
    242966187926
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear leaf springs swollen between leaves
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside & offside front lower suspension trunions

  14. Pass12,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    12,371 miles
    Test number
    188229470629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,371 miles (+519)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,371 miles
    Test number
    345667855380
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass11,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    11,852 miles
    Test number
    131943290615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail11,852 miles (+449)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,852 miles
    Test number
    195063731731
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass11,403 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,403 miles
    Test number
    442910000552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,790 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,790 miles
    Test number
    469162245142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,103 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,103 miles
    Test number
    138492944178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,167 miles
    Test number
    509041253151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail9,167 miles (+499)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,167 miles
    Test number
    209911153461
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass8,668 miles (+397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    8,668 miles
    Test number
    407778652170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass8,271 miles (+305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    8,271 miles
    Test number
    278117541105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass7,966 miles (+245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    7,966 miles
    Test number
    553964940126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight wear on inside edge of tread

  26. Pass7,721 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,721 miles
    Test number
    210566639187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail7,720 miles (+248)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,720 miles
    Test number
    302275539116
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  28. Pass7,472 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    7,472 miles
    Test number
    223457638196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,338 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    7,338 miles
    Test number
    200596867472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass6,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    6,456 miles
    Test number
    264361266172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCY 202

What vehicle is registration RCY 202 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCY 202 on a green petrol MG A first used on 4 Dec 1957. 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 RCY 202 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RCY 202 expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RCY 202?
The MOT on RCY 202 expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RCY 202 done?
RCY 202 was recorded at 17,142 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 566 miles a year.
Has RCY 202 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCY 202 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on RCY 202 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 RCY 202 find?
RCY 202 passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower trunion slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear leaf spring weak, and 2 more.

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