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Green · Petrol · 1952 · 1,250 cc

RPL 420MOT history

RPL 420 is a green petrol MG Td/tf first used on 4 Jul 1952. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 35,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
35,279 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RPL 420
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Td/tf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
4 Jul 1952
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RPL 420 was last recorded at 35,279 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,039 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,279 miles
  • 2025 – 35,039 miles
  • 2024 – 34,761 miles
  • 2023 – 34,589 miles
  • 2021 – 34,427 miles
  • 2020 – 34,333 miles
  • 2019 – 34,280 miles
  • 2018 – 34,111 miles
  • 2017 – 33,948 miles
  • 2016 – 33,781 miles
  • 2015 – 33,532 miles
  • 2014 – 33,108 miles
  • 2013 – 32,531 miles
  • 2012 – 32,238 miles
  • 2011 – 31,784 miles
  • 2010 – 31,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,279 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,279 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    35,279 miles
    Test number
    500391651404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass35,039 miles (+278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    35,039 miles
    Test number
    807086925577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass34,761 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,761 miles
    Test number
    775893577338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,589 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    34,589 miles
    Test number
    813212582954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,427 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,427 miles
    Test number
    788001752316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,333 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,333 miles
    Test number
    105009199626
    • AdvisorySome wear to propshaft UJs
  7. Pass34,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,280 miles
    Test number
    858568004875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,280 miles (+169)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,280 miles
    Test number
    913490384188
    • MajorBattery leaking around terminal post (4.13 (b))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking at fuel sender /gasket (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass34,111 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    266650349014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,110 miles (+162)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,110 miles
    Test number
    380969829864
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture master cylinder-to-3way leaking at pipe/joint (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak(s) (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged master cylinder-to-3 way pipe fouling gearbox tunnel reinforcement at nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass33,948 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,948 miles
    Test number
    192544934052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,781 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,781 miles
    Test number
    667104004983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,532 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,532 miles
    Test number
    847188445508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,530 miles (+422)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,530 miles
    Test number
    743044571852
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake recording little or no effort unable to brake test severe brake binding (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureFront parking brake recording little or no effort unable to brake test severe brake binding (3.7.B.6a)
  15. Pass33,108 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,108 miles
    Test number
    349053104344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,531 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,531 miles
    Test number
    938466913140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,238 miles (+454)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,238 miles
    Test number
    338525492043
    • NoteBad engine oil leak
    • NoteN/s front tyre perished outer wall
  18. Pass31,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    359754101166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,784 miles (+508)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    126925591022
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
  20. Pass31,276 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,276 miles
    Test number
    293424760041
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NoteVehicle pulling slightly to offside
  21. Fail31,274 miles4 dangerous4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,274 miles
    Test number
    322442160051
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack

Questions about RPL 420

What vehicle is registration RPL 420 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RPL 420 on a green petrol MG Td/tf first used on 4 Jul 1952. 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 RPL 420 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RPL 420 is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on RPL 420?
The MOT on RPL 420 is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RPL 420 done?
RPL 420 was recorded at 35,279 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 243 miles a year.
Has RPL 420 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RPL 420 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on RPL 420 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 RPL 420 find?
RPL 420 passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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