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Black · Petrol · 1957 · 1,489 cc

XTA 272MOT history

XTA 272 is a black petrol MG A first used on 2 Sept 1957. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 27,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
27,441 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XTA 272
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
2 Sept 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XTA 272 was last recorded at 27,441 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,414 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,441 miles
  • 2025 – 27,414 miles
  • 2024 – 27,220 miles
  • 2012 – 20,982 miles
  • 2011 – 20,186 miles
  • 2009 – 20,151 miles
  • 2008 – 15,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,441 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.

  • Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,441 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    27,441 miles
    Test number
    497543742902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,414 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,414 miles
    Test number
    527453599135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,220 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    27,220 miles
    Test number
    239367990565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,982 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,982 miles
    Test number
    419146462252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,186 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,186 miles
    Test number
    897444411284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail20,168 miles (+17)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,168 miles
    Test number
    308819601482
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Fail20,151 miles (+4,569)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,151 miles
    Test number
    410929239289
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  8. Pass15,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,582 miles
    Test number
    624599438260
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  9. Fail15,582 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,582 miles
    Test number
    373035408490
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Questions about XTA 272

What vehicle is registration XTA 272 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XTA 272 on a black petrol MG A first used on 2 Sept 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 XTA 272 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XTA 272 is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on XTA 272?
The MOT on XTA 272 is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XTA 272 done?
XTA 272 was recorded at 27,441 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 658 miles a year.
Has XTA 272 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XTA 272 has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on XTA 272 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 XTA 272 find?
XTA 272 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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