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Red · Petrol · 1960 · 1,588 cc

SCH 228MOT history

SCH 228 is a red petrol MG A first used on 10 Feb 1960. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
85,090 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SCH 228
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
10 Feb 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

SCH 228 was last recorded at 85,090 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,959 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
2,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,090 miles
  • 2023 – 83,959 miles
  • 2022 – 82,322 miles
  • 2021 – 80,803 miles
  • 2020 – 80,242 miles
  • 2019 – 76,534 miles
  • 2018 – 73,000 miles
  • 2017 – 68,474 miles
  • 2016 – 65,297 miles
  • 2015 – 64,663 miles
  • 2014 – 60,691 miles
  • 2013 – 57,621 miles
  • 2012 – 52,500 miles
  • 2011 – 48,520 miles
  • 2010 – 46,275 miles
  • 2009 – 44,683 miles
  • 2008 – 39,311 miles
  • 2007 – 36,213 miles
  • 2006 – 34,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,090 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,090 miles (+1,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,090 miles
    Test number
    493734219000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

  2. Pass83,959 miles (+1,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    987707946128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,322 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    207127770089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,803 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    171780145974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,802 miles (+560)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,802 miles
    Test number
    839066761314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousObvious brake fluid leak from n/s/r brake drum.
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,242 miles (+3,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    867299268267
    • AdvisoryFront suspension offside & nearside anti-roll bar link attachment brackets wearing

  7. Pass76,534 miles (+3,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,534 miles
    Test number
    415510509950
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside anti-roll bar link attachments to suspension arms slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension offside & nearside lower trunnion pins & bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,000 miles (+4,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,000 miles
    Test number
    549507286323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm to trunnion bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension trunnion joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm to trunnion bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,474 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,474 miles
    Test number
    327862914729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    433022656283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail65,297 miles (+634)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    543975978128
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty not working on left hand indicator (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,663 miles (+3,972)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,663 miles
    Test number
    408294405279
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSome corrosion of offside inner sill panel middle section beside chassis rail.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge & casing slightly perished.

  13. Pass60,691 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    267555794185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,621 miles (+5,121)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    825313813239
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine leaking oil.
    • NoteSome corrosion of offside & nearside inner sill sections.

  15. Pass52,500 miles (+3,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,500 miles
    Test number
    696876002204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Pass48,520 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    298228481424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,275 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    854636670160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,683 miles (+5,372)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,683 miles
    Test number
    984599389187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteElectric fuel pump mounting flange stained,although not leaking petrol at time of testing.
    • NoteOffside front brake pads wearing low.

  19. Fail39,311 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    360086408416
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  20. Pass39,311 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    822006608291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,213 miles (+1,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,213 miles
    Test number
    621956607206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,598 miles
    Test number
    832618126148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,598 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,598 miles
    Test number
    581144126125
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight coolant leakage from cylinder block core plugs.
    • NoteSurface corrosion of offside & nearside outer sill panels.

Questions about SCH 228

What vehicle is registration SCH 228 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SCH 228 on a red petrol MG A first used on 10 Feb 1960. 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 SCH 228 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SCH 228 expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SCH 228?
The MOT on SCH 228 expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SCH 228 done?
SCH 228 was recorded at 85,090 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 2,751 miles a year.
Has SCH 228 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SCH 228 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on SCH 228 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 SCH 228 find?
SCH 228 passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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