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Red · Petrol · 1974 · 1,275 cc

TYA 161MOT history

TYA 161 is a red petrol MG Midget first used on 1 Jun 1974. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 57,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
57,765 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TYA 161
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Midget
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1974
First used
1 Jun 1974
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

TYA 161 was last recorded at 57,765 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,596 miles · 22 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 57,765 miles
  • 2018 – 57,596 miles
  • 2017 – 57,362 miles
  • 2016 – 57,352 miles
  • 2015 – 57,332 miles
  • 2014 – 57,292 miles
  • 2013 – 57,065 miles
  • 2012 – 56,980 miles
  • 2011 – 56,703 miles
  • 2010 – 56,277 miles
  • 2009 – 55,687 miles
  • 2008 – 54,357 miles
  • 2007 – 53,797 miles
  • 2006 – 53,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,765 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Track rod ends very close to wheels

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight bind to front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,765 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    433674840164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass57,596 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    544420549885
    • AdvisoryTrack rod ends very close to wheels

  3. Pass57,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    799995811839
    • AdvisorySlight bind to front brakes
    • AdvisoryTrack rod ends very close to wheels

  4. Fail57,362 miles (+10)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    346963967885
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight bind to front brakes
    • AdvisoryTrack rod ends very close to wheels

  5. Pass57,352 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,352 miles
    Test number
    264409363009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,349 miles (+17)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    190536648835
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint king pin (2.5.A.1c)

  7. Pass57,332 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    898445595155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,292 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    967794184155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,065 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,065 miles
    Test number
    879291443153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,980 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,980 miles
    Test number
    719420622296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,976 miles (+273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    317205912419
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

  12. Pass56,703 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    285633731129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,277 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,277 miles
    Test number
    380428620157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

  14. Pass56,277 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,277 miles
    Test number
    910158420178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,687 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,687 miles
    Test number
    331787329120
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass55,687 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,687 miles
    Test number
    371697229150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    200013538439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  18. Fail54,357 miles (+560)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    200133638109
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  19. Pass53,797 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    952863927168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,265 miles
    Test number
    653637236133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TYA 161

What vehicle is registration TYA 161 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TYA 161 on a red petrol MG Midget first used on 1 Jun 1974. 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 TYA 161 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TYA 161 expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TYA 161?
The MOT on TYA 161 expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TYA 161 done?
TYA 161 was recorded at 57,765 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 273 miles a year.
Has TYA 161 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TYA 161 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on TYA 161 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 TYA 161 find?
TYA 161 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front service brake binding but not excessively; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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