MG MGA
White · Petrol · 1960 · 1,588 cc
YYV 687MOT history
YYV 687 is a white petrol MG MGA first used on 24 May 1960. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 39,840 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- YYV 687
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGA
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1960
- First used
- 24 May 1960
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
YYV 687 was last recorded at 39,840 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Mar 2011: 37,006 miles, lower than 53,993 miles on 1 Apr 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 39,837 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 39,840 miles
- 2019 – 39,745 miles
- 2018 – 39,710 miles
- 2017 – 39,644 miles
- 2016 – 39,509 miles
- 2015 – 39,410 miles
- 2014 – 39,218 miles
- 2013 – 39,055 miles
- 2012 – 38,549 miles
- 2011 – 37,006 miles
- 2010 – 53,993 miles
- 2009 – 33,489 miles
- 2008 – 31,912 miles
- 2007 – 28,977 miles
- 2006 – 26,770 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,840 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 39,840 miles
- Test number
- 986033372618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,837 miles (+92)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,837 miles
- Test number
- 529100474486
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass39,745 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 39,745 miles
- Test number
- 235012794560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,710 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,710 miles
- Test number
- 161886044251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,644 miles (+135)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 39,644 miles
- Test number
- 703085327766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,509 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 39,509 miles
- Test number
- 789290540855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,410 miles (+192)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 39,410 miles
- Test number
- 596050775024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,218 miles
- Test number
- 248427174078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,218 miles (+163)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,218 miles
- Test number
- 537697574007
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass39,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 39,055 miles
- Test number
- 319115163093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,055 miles (+506)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,055 miles
- Test number
- 758445663039
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass38,549 miles (+1,543)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,549 miles
- Test number
- 409914772070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,006 miles (-16,987)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 37,006 miles
- Test number
- 999134771097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,993 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 53,993 miles
- Test number
- 291611490045
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSEAT BELT EXEMPT, NO BELT FITTED TO O/S/F AT TIME OF TEST
Fail53,993 miles (+20,504)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,993 miles
- Test number
- 120408980064
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass33,489 miles (+1,577)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 33,489 miles
- Test number
- 630882579024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,912 miles (+2,935)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 31,912 miles
- Test number
- 293748378090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 28,977 miles
- Test number
- 902552687084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,977 miles (+2,207)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,977 miles
- Test number
- 331969377026
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass26,770 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 26,770 miles
- Test number
- 812652986032
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Questions about YYV 687
- What vehicle is registration YYV 687 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show YYV 687 on a white petrol MG MGA first used on 24 May 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 YYV 687 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on YYV 687 expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on YYV 687?
- The MOT on YYV 687 expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has YYV 687 done?
- YYV 687 was recorded at 39,840 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 674 miles a year.
- Has YYV 687 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. YYV 687 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on YYV 687 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on YYV 687 find?
- YYV 687 passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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