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Black · Petrol · 1953 · 1,250 cc

SPH 869MOT history

SPH 869 is a black petrol MG TD first used on 20 Jan 1953. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,747 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPH 869
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
TD
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
20 Jan 1953
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPH 869 was last recorded at 92,747 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,690 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,747 miles
  • 2025 – 92,690 miles
  • 2024 – 92,621 miles
  • 2023 – 92,396 miles
  • 2022 – 92,222 miles
  • 2021 – 92,207 miles
  • 2020 – 92,175 miles
  • 2019 – 92,075 miles
  • 2018 – 91,986 miles
  • 2017 – 91,950 miles
  • 2016 – 91,913 miles
  • 2015 – 91,848 miles
  • 2014 – 91,808 miles
  • 2013 – 91,459 miles
  • 2012 – 91,122 miles
  • 2011 – 90,986 miles
  • 2010 – 90,863 miles
  • 2009 – 90,551 miles
  • 2008 – 89,879 miles
  • 2006 – 89,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,747 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,747 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,747 miles
    Test number
    893001628748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,690 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,690 miles
    Test number
    904398044744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,621 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,621 miles
    Test number
    944027010465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,620 miles (+224)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,620 miles
    Test number
    177649130150
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

  5. Pass92,396 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    396992375735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,222 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,222 miles
    Test number
    845008715112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,207 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    845470609308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,175 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    428890239603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,075 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    354601191947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,986 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    753087424709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass91,950 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,950 miles
    Test number
    359664444476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  12. Pass91,913 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    704946220464
    • AdvisoryFront brake application is slightly uneven

  13. Pass91,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,848 miles
    Test number
    897195765043
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Fail91,848 miles (+40)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,848 miles
    Test number
    277635165037
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  15. Pass91,808 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    969063574072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear hub seal leaking

  16. Fail91,804 miles (+345)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    205243374033
    • FailureFuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear hub seal leaking

  17. Pass91,459 miles (+337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,459 miles
    Test number
    138033363435
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass91,122 miles (+136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,122 miles
    Test number
    598346272035
    • NoteGear oil leaking from rear of nearside rear brake drum

  19. Pass90,986 miles (+123)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,986 miles
    Test number
    799756671012
    • NoteGear oil leaking from nearside rear brake back plate ( all brakes working o/k )
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner track rod joint/inner rack assy

  20. Pass90,863 miles (+312)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,863 miles
    Test number
    554533260074
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from nearside rear back plate
    • NoteSlight wear in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

  21. Pass90,551 miles (+672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,551 miles
    Test number
    781477079071
    • NoteSlight wear in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

  22. Pass89,879 miles (+375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    89,879 miles
    Test number
    520484978067
    • NoteAdvise slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

  23. Pass89,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    180969966273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SPH 869

What vehicle is registration SPH 869 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPH 869 on a black petrol MG TD first used on 20 Jan 1953. 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 SPH 869 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPH 869 is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPH 869?
The MOT on SPH 869 is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPH 869 done?
SPH 869 was recorded at 92,747 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 167 miles a year.
Has SPH 869 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPH 869 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on SPH 869 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 SPH 869 find?
SPH 869 passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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