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R579 MGP
MOTValid
MOT due19 Aug 2026
First reg10 Jun 1998
Mileage
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 15 September 2025.

PASSED · 20 Aug 2025
Test date20 Aug 2025
Expiry19 Aug 2026
Test number574348290145
Mileage
MinorHorn control insecure button on dash (7.7 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 20 Aug 2025
Test date20 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number934975320886
Mileage
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorHorn control insecure button on dash (7.7 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 29 May 2025
Test date29 May 2025
Expiry
Test number697929572705
Mileage212,747 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill rotten. 3 holes near seat belt mount/fuel tank strap (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/door step rotten. Small hole near bottom of door (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Front wheel arches corroded
AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle covered in underseal including suspension components and brake pipes
PASSED · 16 May 2024
Test date16 May 2024
Expiry15 May 2025
Test number991769593721
Mileage209,255 mi
AdvisoryPlay in both inner tie rods
AdvisoryCorrosion on sliding door non structural
PASSED · 5 Jul 2023
Test date5 Jul 2023
Expiry20 Jul 2024
Test number928533702724
Mileage209,155 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie rod
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Jul 2022
Test date21 Jul 2022
Expiry20 Jul 2023
Test number572105873088
Mileage208,212 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Jul 2021
Test date21 Jul 2021
Expiry20 Jul 2022
Test number275119659494
Mileage207,623 mi
PASSED · 16 Jul 2020
Test date16 Jul 2020
Expiry15 Jul 2021
Test number603497591240
Mileage193,415 mi
PASSED · 30 Aug 2018
Test date30 Aug 2018
Expiry26 Sep 2019
Test number696961167922
Mileage188,858 mi
FAILED · 7 Aug 2018
Test date7 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number898069378439
Mileage188,858 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisorycorrosion to inner and outer sills also inner wheel arches but not within 30cm of load bearing member
PASSED · 27 Sep 2017
Test date27 Sep 2017
Expiry26 Sep 2018
Test number345505536138
Mileage188,297 mi
AdvisoryFront Cross member rusted
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing rusted
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing rusted
AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill rusted
AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill rusted
AdvisoryNearside A pillar rusted
FAILED · 26 Sep 2017
Test date26 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number374692189454
Mileage188,297 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
AdvisoryFront Cross member rusted
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing rusted
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing rusted
AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill rusted
AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill rusted
FailNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
AdvisoryNearside A pillar rusted
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 26 Aug 2016
Test date26 Aug 2016
Expiry25 Aug 2017
Test number363732929020
Mileage185,083 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing rusted
AdvisoryFront panel rusted
AdvisoryNearside Front A pillar rusted
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront oil leak
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
FAILED · 17 Aug 2016
Test date17 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number432607104016
Mileage185,083 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing rusted
AdvisoryFront panel rusted
AdvisoryNearside Front A pillar rusted
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront oil leak
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
PASSED · 10 Jul 2015
Test date10 Jul 2015
Expiry9 Jul 2016
Test number415021395103
Mileage179,591 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOuter Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredvehicle has surface corrosion in prescribed areas and corrosion in none prescirbed areas
FAILED · 10 Jul 2015
Test date10 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number117741795149
Mileage179,591 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOuter Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredvehicle has surface corrosion in prescribed areas and corrosion in none prescirbed areas
PASSED · 24 Mar 2014
Test date24 Mar 2014
Expiry14 Apr 2015
Test number417983984096
Mileage174,609 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User EnteredBoth sills corroded front and rear.
User EnteredWheel arches corroded.
FAILED · 21 Mar 2014
Test date21 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number606050184008
Mileage174,609 mi
PrsHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User EnteredBoth sills corroded front and rear.
User EnteredWheel arches corroded.
PASSED · 15 Apr 2013
Test date15 Apr 2013
Expiry14 Apr 2014
Test number906965403103
Mileage167,833 mi
AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
User EnteredBoth front sills corroded.
PASSED · 18 May 2012
Test date18 May 2012
Expiry20 May 2013
Test number235999132445
Mileage160,856 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredAll front ball joint dust covers deteriorated.
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 20 May 2011
Test date20 May 2011
Expiry20 May 2012
Test number518220741118
Mileage150,566 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 13 May 2011
Test date13 May 2011
Expiry
Test number347733231173
Mileage150,446 mi
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 19 May 2010
Test date19 May 2010
Expiry20 May 2011
Test number234599130101
Mileage140,061 mi
FAILED · 17 May 2010
Test date17 May 2010
Expiry
Test number153567930159
Mileage140,031 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 21 May 2009
Test date21 May 2009
Expiry20 May 2010
Test number101111549157
Mileage128,754 mi
User Enteredadviseries as per original MOT test No 171048739174
FAILED · 18 May 2009
Test date18 May 2009
Expiry
Test number171048739174
Mileage128,729 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
User Enteredexhaust blowing from repair on cat outlet pipe,and rear silencer inlet pipe
User Enteredfront No plate damaged
User Enteredrear brake discs scored and worn
User Enteredslight lift in both front suspension upper ball joints
User Enteredchassis corroded around offside rear upper shock absorber mounting
PASSED · 15 May 2008
Test date15 May 2008
Expiry14 May 2009
Test number264176438445
Mileage117,497 mi
AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
FAILED · 6 May 2008
Test date6 May 2008
Expiry
Test number811707528173
Mileage117,328 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
PASSED · 14 May 2007
Test date14 May 2007
Expiry13 May 2008
Test number123484437132
Mileage106,204 mi
FAILED · 4 May 2007
Test date4 May 2007
Expiry
Test number204634327489
Mileage105,949 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 6 Mar 2006
Test date6 Mar 2006
Expiry5 Mar 2007
Test number873815666013
Mileage92,673 mi
FAILED · 6 Mar 2006
Test date6 Mar 2006
Expiry
Test number583515366000
Mileage92,673 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enterednail in tyre
User Enterednon obligatory mirror damaged