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Red · Petrol · 1951 · 1,250 cc

TJL 55MOT history

TJL 55 is a red petrol MG first used on 12 Sept 1951. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2013 and it has passed 1 of 3 MOT tests, with 29,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2013
Mileage
29,438 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
3
1 passed · 2 failed
Per year
242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TJL 55
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
12 Sept 1951
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2013
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

TJL 55 was last recorded at 29,438 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 2,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,985 miles · 14 May 2012
Between the last two tests
2,453 miles
Average per year
242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 29,438 miles
  • 2012 – 26,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail29,438 miles
  • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 14 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail29,438 miles (+2,453)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,438 miles
    Test number
    256189525319
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  2. Pass26,985 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,985 miles
    Test number
    538385732196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNear side rear hub seal slight oil leak

  3. Fail26,985 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,985 miles
    Test number
    779275432176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNear side rear hub seal slight oil leak

Questions about TJL 55

What vehicle is registration TJL 55 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TJL 55 on a red petrol MG first used on 12 Sept 1951. 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 TJL 55 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TJL 55 expired on 13 May 2013, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TJL 55?
The MOT on TJL 55 expired on 13 May 2013. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TJL 55 done?
TJL 55 was recorded at 29,438 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 242 miles a year.
Has TJL 55 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TJL 55 has failed 2 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on TJL 55 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 TJL 55 find?
TJL 55 failed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with 3 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; offside front service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside rear hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected, and 3 more.

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