
MG Midget
White · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc
YSL 915MOT history
YSL 915 is a white petrol MG Midget first used on 1 Dec 1961. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 72,535 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- YSL 915
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MG
- Model
- Midget
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 948 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1961
- First used
- 1 Dec 1961
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
YSL 915 was last recorded at 72,535 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 May 2007: 71,320 miles, lower than 81,058 miles on 26 May 2006.
- 27 Jun 2012: 72,102 miles, lower than 72,139 miles on 27 Jun 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,525 miles · 29 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 72,535 miles
- 2021 – 72,525 miles
- 2020 – 72,498 miles
- 2019 – 72,488 miles
- 2018 – 72,459 miles
- 2017 – 72,448 miles
- 2016 – 72,401 miles
- 2015 – 72,386 miles
- 2012 – 72,102 miles
- 2011 – 72,139 miles
- 2010 – 72,116 miles
- 2009 – 71,910 miles
- 2008 – 71,836 miles
- 2007 – 71,320 miles
- 2006 – 81,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Coolant leak radiator
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage in arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,535 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 72,535 miles
- Test number
- 974699405993
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,525 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 72,525 miles
- Test number
- 943798036438
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,498 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 72,498 miles
- Test number
- 996488619004
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,488 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 72,488 miles
- Test number
- 894649782517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,459 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 72,459 miles
- Test number
- 631526596205
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail72,456 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,456 miles
- Test number
- 284629646977
- DangerousNearside Front brake hose rubbing on wheel on full lock
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,448 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 72,448 miles
- Test number
- 561375540772
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage in arm (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail72,439 miles (+38)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,439 miles
- Test number
- 317287090816
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage in arm (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass72,401 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 72,401 miles
- Test number
- 470799077323
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryN/side rear shockasorber slight/wear in arm
- AdvisoryO/side front brake binding on slightly
Pass72,386 miles (+284)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 72,386 miles
- Test number
- 725031305297
- NoteN/side front wheel bearing becoming noisey
- NoteN/side rear shockasorber arm slight play/wear
Pass72,102 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 72,102 miles
- Test number
- 707751482173
- AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Fail72,102 miles (-37)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,102 miles
- Test number
- 809829272142
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Pass72,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 72,139 miles
- Test number
- 207958071119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,139 miles (+23)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,139 miles
- Test number
- 507772571166
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
Pass72,116 miles (+206)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 72,116 miles
- Test number
- 973566370189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
Pass71,910 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 71,910 miles
- Test number
- 264787859103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,836 miles (+516)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 71,836 miles
- Test number
- 180200558197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,320 miles (-9,738)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 71,320 miles
- Test number
- 523674947155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 81,058 miles
- Test number
- 521206546157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,058 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,058 miles
- Test number
- 740076946106
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Questions about YSL 915
- What vehicle is registration YSL 915 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show YSL 915 on a white petrol MG Midget first used on 1 Dec 1961. 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 YSL 915 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on YSL 915 expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on YSL 915?
- The MOT on YSL 915 expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has YSL 915 done?
- YSL 915 was recorded at 72,535 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022.
- Has YSL 915 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. YSL 915 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on YSL 915 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on YSL 915 find?
- YSL 915 passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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