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White · Petrol · 1957 · 1,500 cc

XAS 897MOT history

XAS 897 is a white petrol MG A first used on 19 Nov 1957. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 19,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
19,119 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAS 897
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
19 Nov 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAS 897 was last recorded at 19,119 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,915 miles · 12 May 2023
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,119 miles
  • 2023 – 18,915 miles
  • 2022 – 18,814 miles
  • 2021 – 18,644 miles
  • 2020 – 18,543 miles
  • 2017 – 18,335 miles
  • 2012 – 17,682 miles
  • 2011 – 17,564 miles
  • 2010 – 17,475 miles
  • 2009 – 17,331 miles
  • 2008 – 17,144 miles
  • 2007 – 16,959 miles
  • 2006 – 16,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,119 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,119 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    19,119 miles
    Test number
    270217741429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,915 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    18,915 miles
    Test number
    315814111560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,814 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    18,814 miles
    Test number
    883530934353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,644 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    18,644 miles
    Test number
    795127415852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,543 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    18,543 miles
    Test number
    147531643303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    18,335 miles
    Test number
    977703386134
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak Several

  7. Fail18,335 miles (+653)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,335 miles
    Test number
    343985674643
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak Several

  8. Pass17,682 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,682 miles
    Test number
    666499832104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,564 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,564 miles
    Test number
    265841411406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,475 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,475 miles
    Test number
    214284420476
    • NoteNearside rear shocker has a slight leak of oil

  11. Fail17,475 miles (+144)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,475 miles
    Test number
    931380620145
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear shocker has a slight leak of oil

  12. Pass17,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,331 miles
    Test number
    400072839144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,331 miles (+187)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,331 miles
    Test number
    491871929112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Fail17,144 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,144 miles
    Test number
    582267728139
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll four tyre's splitting

  15. Pass17,144 miles (+185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,144 miles
    Test number
    750137328141
    • NoteAll four tyre's splitting

  16. Pass16,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,959 miles
    Test number
    230061127426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,959 miles (+176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,959 miles
    Test number
    222239207445
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass16,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,783 miles
    Test number
    461527716155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XAS 897

What vehicle is registration XAS 897 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAS 897 on a white petrol MG A first used on 19 Nov 1957. 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 XAS 897 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAS 897 is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on XAS 897?
The MOT on XAS 897 is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAS 897 done?
XAS 897 was recorded at 19,119 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 116 miles a year.
Has XAS 897 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAS 897 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2017.
Has the mileage on XAS 897 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 XAS 897 find?
XAS 897 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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