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Red · Petrol · 1959 · 1,600 cc

XXB 205MOT history

XXB 205 is a red petrol MG first used on 20 Oct 1959. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 11,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
11,677 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
XXB 205
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
20 Oct 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

XXB 205 was last recorded at 11,677 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2008: 285 miles, lower than 99,351 miles on 28 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
11,288 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 11,677 miles
  • 2024 – 11,288 miles
  • 2023 – 10,979 miles
  • 2022 – 10,267 miles
  • 2021 – 9,756 miles
  • 2020 – 8,657 miles
  • 2019 – 7,831 miles
  • 2018 – 6,865 miles
  • 2017 – 6,215 miles
  • 2016 – 5,221 miles
  • 2015 – 4,592 miles
  • 2014 – 4,070 miles
  • 2013 – 3,298 miles
  • 2012 – 2,544 miles
  • 2011 – 1,671 miles
  • 2010 – 1,100 miles
  • 2009 – 645 miles
  • 2008 – 285 miles
  • 2007 – 99,351 miles
  • 2006 – 98,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,677 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting bolts loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,677 miles (+389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    11,677 miles
    Test number
    362750058853
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting bolts loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass11,288 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    11,288 miles
    Test number
    616008576500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass10,979 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    10,979 miles
    Test number
    797866918975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail10,977 miles (+64)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,977 miles
    Test number
    188398432105
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

  5. Fail10,913 miles (+646)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,913 miles
    Test number
    629803009533
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass10,267 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    10,267 miles
    Test number
    256677724723
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail10,259 miles (+503)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,259 miles
    Test number
    457651195810
    • MajorRear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass9,756 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    9,756 miles
    Test number
    505001469466
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail9,754 miles (+1,097)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,754 miles
    Test number
    640250177727
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver seat bolt loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass8,657 miles (+826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    8,657 miles
    Test number
    697188920875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass7,831 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    7,831 miles
    Test number
    503009320943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass6,865 miles (+650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    6,865 miles
    Test number
    605679146448
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass6,215 miles (+994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    6,215 miles
    Test number
    937453262087
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Cylinder head
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass5,221 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    5,221 miles
    Test number
    797220411070
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail5,217 miles (+625)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,217 miles
    Test number
    115318221785
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension rebound strap broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass4,592 miles (+522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    4,592 miles
    Test number
    645944755175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass4,070 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    4,070 miles
    Test number
    508948164186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteClutch master cylinder slight fluid leak
    • NoteEngine mountings deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear leafspring u bolts bent

  18. Fail4,070 miles (+772)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,070 miles
    Test number
    226664464181
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting loose
    • NoteClutch master cylinder slight fluid leak
    • NoteEngine mountings deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp corroded
    • NoteRear fuel pipe nut split
    • NoteRear leafspring u bolts bent

  19. Pass3,298 miles (+754)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    3,298 miles
    Test number
    287857973178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split on ends
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass2,544 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    2,544 miles
    Test number
    326961382109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail2,539 miles (+868)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,539 miles
    Test number
    758687372151
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear axle hub leaking oil
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail1,671 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,671 miles
    Test number
    226464761499
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine leaking oil

  23. Pass1,671 miles (+571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    1,671 miles
    Test number
    608294661129
    • NoteEngine leaking oil

  24. Pass1,100 miles (+455)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    1,100 miles
    Test number
    963330760108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass645 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    645 miles
    Test number
    831392569134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass285 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    285 miles
    Test number
    420398578169
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail285 miles (-99,066)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285 miles
    Test number
    592867678132
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSide lamp switch faulty

  28. Pass99,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    99,351 miles
    Test number
    163939677151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail99,351 miles (+638)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,351 miles
    Test number
    612112777145
    • FailureNearside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp corroded

  30. Pass98,713 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    98,713 miles
    Test number
    261050176112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Questions about XXB 205

What vehicle is registration XXB 205 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XXB 205 on a red petrol MG first used on 20 Oct 1959. 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 XXB 205 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XXB 205 expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XXB 205?
The MOT on XXB 205 expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XXB 205 done?
XXB 205 was recorded at 11,677 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
Has XXB 205 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XXB 205 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on XXB 205 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on XXB 205 find?
XXB 205 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: engine mounting bolts loose; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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