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Green · Petrol · 1946 · 1,250 cc

SMC 278MOT history

SMC 278 is a green petrol MG TC first used on 11 Jun 1947. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 45,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
45,371 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SMC 278
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
TC
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1946
First used
11 Jun 1947
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SMC 278 was last recorded at 45,371 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,915 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
456 miles
Average per year
1,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,371 miles
  • 2024 – 44,915 miles
  • 2021 – 43,806 miles
  • 2020 – 43,263 miles
  • 2019 – 43,153 miles
  • 2018 – 42,241 miles
  • 2016 – 40,910 miles
  • 2015 – 39,644 miles
  • 2014 – 36,560 miles
  • 2013 – 33,802 miles
  • 2012 – 31,882 miles
  • 2011 – 28,094 miles
  • 2010 – 25,346 miles
  • 2009 – 21,857 miles
  • 2008 – 18,488 miles
  • 2007 – 15,341 miles
  • 2006 – 11,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,371 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,371 miles (+456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    251594002125
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,915 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,915 miles
    Test number
    738256298305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,806 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,806 miles
    Test number
    476656470454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,263 miles (+110)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    663760259536
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front & rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,153 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,153 miles
    Test number
    173014676072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,241 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,241 miles
    Test number
    320885346872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,910 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    357922463942
    • AdvisoryAdvise checking nearside rear shockabsorber link fixing

  8. Pass39,644 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,644 miles
    Test number
    890306106230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,560 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    619361284158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,802 miles (+1,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,802 miles
    Test number
    228032473137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass31,882 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,882 miles
    Test number
    878664862128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,094 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    537975061164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,346 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,346 miles
    Test number
    710616860117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,857 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,857 miles
    Test number
    733556869110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,488 miles
    Test number
    394735878123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,488 miles (+3,147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,488 miles
    Test number
    340375878115
    • FailureSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

  17. Pass15,341 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,341 miles
    Test number
    301949477154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,970 miles
    Test number
    354800186155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SMC 278

What vehicle is registration SMC 278 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SMC 278 on a green petrol MG TC first used on 11 Jun 1947. 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 SMC 278 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SMC 278 expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SMC 278?
The MOT on SMC 278 expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SMC 278 done?
SMC 278 was recorded at 45,371 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 1,741 miles a year.
Has SMC 278 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SMC 278 has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2008.
Has the mileage on SMC 278 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 SMC 278 find?
SMC 278 passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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