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White · Petrol · 1960 · 1,588 cc

XWN 444MOT history

XWN 444 is a white petrol MG A first used on 5 Sept 1960. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 16,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
16,673 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XWN 444
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
A
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
5 Sept 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

XWN 444 was last recorded at 16,673 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,383 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 16,673 miles
  • 2024 – 15,383 miles
  • 2022 – 14,183 miles
  • 2021 – 11,196 miles
  • 2020 – 10,876 miles
  • 2019 – 10,851 miles
  • 2017 – 10,842 miles
  • 2016 – 10,789 miles
  • 2015 – 10,655 miles
  • 2014 – 10,406 miles
  • 2013 – 9,954 miles
  • 2012 – 8,976 miles
  • 2011 – 8,446 miles
  • 2010 – 7,204 miles
  • 2009 – 6,659 miles
  • 2006 – 5,715 miles
  • 2005 – 4,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,673 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteratied (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear prop seal of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,673 miles (+1,290)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    16,673 miles
    Test number
    828182783744
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteratied (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear prop seal of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass15,383 miles (+1,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    15,383 miles
    Test number
    339845825650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass14,183 miles (+2,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    14,183 miles
    Test number
    689170029523
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScreen wash poor

  4. Pass11,196 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    11,196 miles
    Test number
    405134976612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,876 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    10,876 miles
    Test number
    137329049486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,851 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    10,851 miles
    Test number
    255942119389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,842 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    10,842 miles
    Test number
    917102599793
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail10,839 miles (+48)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,839 miles
    Test number
    815945794011
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low?
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass10,791 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    10,791 miles
    Test number
    632941574032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail10,789 miles (+134)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,789 miles
    Test number
    419529014409
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s on dip and main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened sill (2.4.B.6d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass10,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,655 miles
    Test number
    900344911360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail10,655 miles (+249)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,655 miles
    Test number
    348459157967
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass10,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    10,406 miles
    Test number
    228320414314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail10,406 miles (+452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,406 miles
    Test number
    299878404353
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass9,954 miles (+978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    9,954 miles
    Test number
    267017163272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass8,976 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    8,976 miles
    Test number
    518761532330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail8,446 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,446 miles
    Test number
    559342431316
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass8,446 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    8,446 miles
    Test number
    687992831399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,204 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    7,204 miles
    Test number
    911771030395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,659 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    6,659 miles
    Test number
    793957819374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,715 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    5,715 miles
    Test number
    130766256305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes rusty.
    • NoteN/s/r inner sill weak.

  22. Fail5,715 miles (+1,280)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,715 miles
    Test number
    654134556382
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSteering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes rusty.
    • NoteN/s/r inner sill weak.

  23. Pass4,435 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    4,435 miles
    Test number
    591425255323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail4,412 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,412 miles
    Test number
    623383055397
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about XWN 444

What vehicle is registration XWN 444 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XWN 444 on a white petrol MG A first used on 5 Sept 1960. 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 XWN 444 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XWN 444 expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XWN 444?
The MOT on XWN 444 expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XWN 444 done?
XWN 444 was recorded at 16,673 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 639 miles a year.
Has XWN 444 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XWN 444 has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on XWN 444 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 XWN 444 find?
XWN 444 passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both deteratied; oil leak, but not excessive rear prop seal of gearbox; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff seal.

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