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Red · Petrol · 1947 · 1,250 cc

SMV 803MOT history

SMV 803 is a red petrol MG Midget first used on 17 Dec 1947. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 29,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
29,599 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
81 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SMV 803
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Midget
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1947
First used
17 Dec 1947
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

SMV 803 was last recorded at 29,599 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,453 miles · 27 Apr 2015
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
81 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 29,599 miles
  • 2015 – 29,453 miles
  • 2012 – 29,321 miles
  • 2011 – 29,250 miles
  • 2010 – 29,164 miles
  • 2009 – 29,045 miles
  • 2008 – 28,936 miles
  • 2007 – 28,623 miles
  • 2006 – 28,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,599 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,599 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    29,599 miles
    Test number
    618046262821
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass29,453 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,453 miles
    Test number
    875587915164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,321 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,321 miles
    Test number
    797805582199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  4. Pass29,250 miles (+86)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,250 miles
    Test number
    368103311497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Pass29,164 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,164 miles
    Test number
    283949200229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass29,045 miles (+109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    301218569164
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  7. Pass28,936 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,936 miles
    Test number
    110245188136
    • NoteOIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX/DIFF AREA
    • NoteSLIGHT LIFT IN D/S/ + N/S KINGPIN
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY AT DIFF PINION AREA
    • NoteSTEERING STIFF TO TURN LOCK TO LOCK FROM ROAD WHEEL
    • NoteWATER LEAK FROM RADIATOR AREA

  8. Fail28,936 miles (+313)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,936 miles
    Test number
    180733488170
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • NoteOIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX/DIFF AREA
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY AT DIFF PINION AREA
    • NoteSTEERING STIFF TO TURN LOCK TO LOCK FROM ROAD WHEEL
    • NoteWATER LEAK FROM RADIATOR AREA

  9. Pass28,623 miles (+305)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    973250077114
    • NoteOil leak from engine at rear
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox, diff, steering box area
    • NoteSlight play at d/s/f + n/s/f king pin
    • NoteSlight play at diff pinion
    • NoteSlight play at rear prop-shaft u/j
    • NoteSteering feels stiff on lock to lock

  10. Pass28,318 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,318 miles
    Test number
    782974346251
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f kingpins have slight play

Questions about SMV 803

What vehicle is registration SMV 803 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SMV 803 on a red petrol MG Midget first used on 17 Dec 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 SMV 803 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SMV 803 expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SMV 803?
The MOT on SMV 803 expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SMV 803 done?
SMV 803 was recorded at 29,599 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 81 miles a year.
Has SMV 803 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SMV 803 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2008.
Has the mileage on SMV 803 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 SMV 803 find?
SMV 803 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: front wheel bearing has slight play.

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