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How to read an MOT history before buying a used carSix things to look for in a used car's MOT history: mileage that goes backwards, repeated advisories, the gap between tests, corrosion notes, and how the car co…21 October 2026 · 3 min read Driving without an MOT: the fine, the insurance problem and the one journey you can makeWhat happens if your MOT has run out: the £1,000 fine, how it voids insurance, the single journey that is still legal, and how to check the expiry date in secon…14 October 2026 · 3 min read