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MG Magnette

Maroon · Petrol · 1955 · 1,489 cc

RLJ 404MOT history

RLJ 404 is a maroon petrol MG Magnette first used on 30 Apr 1955. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,454 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RLJ 404
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Magnette
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
30 Apr 1955
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RLJ 404 was last recorded at 96,454 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,249 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,454 miles
  • 2024 – 96,249 miles
  • 2023 – 95,730 miles
  • 2021 – 93,537 miles
  • 2020 – 92,898 miles
  • 2019 – 91,876 miles
  • 2018 – 91,722 miles
  • 2017 – 91,713 miles
  • 2016 – 91,341 miles
  • 2013 – 89,023 miles
  • 2012 – 87,363 miles
  • 2010 – 84,626 miles
  • 2009 – 83,213 miles
  • 2008 – 81,840 miles
  • 2007 – 80,095 miles
  • 2006 – 78,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,454 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Trafficator not working

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.

  • Centre exhaust clamp loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,454 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,454 miles
    Test number
    522924863078
    • AdvisoryNearside Trafficator not working

  2. Pass96,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,249 miles
    Test number
    773823202655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,249 miles (+519)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,249 miles
    Test number
    513873050686
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,730 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,730 miles
    Test number
    946924559379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,537 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,537 miles
    Test number
    797605532343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,898 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,898 miles
    Test number
    826549294061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,876 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,876 miles
    Test number
    960244157169
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive old vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,722 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    602819247588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,713 miles (+372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    681477555112
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing more on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is close to limit, Also tread and side walls are cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Contaminated with gear oil from diff seal leak (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass91,341 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,341 miles
    Test number
    716101346818
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose

  11. Fail91,327 miles (+2,304)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,327 miles
    Test number
    473350621920
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose

  12. Pass89,023 miles (+1,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,023 miles
    Test number
    817353343072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass87,363 miles (+2,737)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,363 miles
    Test number
    468818112087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWater leak from engine core plug

  14. Pass84,626 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,626 miles
    Test number
    382342430203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,213 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,213 miles
    Test number
    922667349291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,207 miles (+1,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,207 miles
    Test number
    573394449291
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass81,840 miles (+1,745)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,840 miles
    Test number
    771969258228
    • NoteFluid around clutch/master cylinder.
    • NoteOil leaking from nearside rear hub seal

  18. Pass80,095 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    973450657240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,085 miles (+1,522)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    381093547217
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  20. Fail78,563 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,563 miles
    Test number
    381257846297
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,563 miles
    Test number
    572107746245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RLJ 404

What vehicle is registration RLJ 404 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RLJ 404 on a maroon petrol MG Magnette first used on 30 Apr 1955. 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 RLJ 404 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RLJ 404 is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on RLJ 404?
The MOT on RLJ 404 is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RLJ 404 done?
RLJ 404 was recorded at 96,454 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 892 miles a year.
Has RLJ 404 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RLJ 404 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on RLJ 404 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 RLJ 404 find?
RLJ 404 passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside trafficator not working.

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