Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow · Petrol · 1961 · 1,275 cc

1476 YGMOT history

1476 YG is a yellow petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 27 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,845 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1476 YG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
27 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1476 YG was last recorded at 90,845 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2011: 88,908 miles, lower than 880,026 miles on 27 Feb 2010.

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
90,816 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,845 miles
  • 2025 – 90,816 miles
  • 2024 – 90,792 miles
  • 2023 – 90,766 miles
  • 2022 – 90,738 miles
  • 2021 – 90,648 miles
  • 2020 – 90,613 miles
  • 2019 – 90,473 miles
  • 2018 – 90,402 miles
  • 2017 – 90,317 miles
  • 2016 – 90,233 miles
  • 2015 – 90,058 miles
  • 2014 – 89,827 miles
  • 2013 – 89,772 miles
  • 2012 – 89,694 miles
  • 2011 – 88,908 miles
  • 2010 – 880,026 miles
  • 2009 – 84,925 miles
  • 2008 – 81,659 miles
  • 2007 – 78,221 miles
  • 2006 – 73,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,845 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,845 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,845 miles
    Test number
    285367686487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,816 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,816 miles
    Test number
    894588338417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,792 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,792 miles
    Test number
    229394441307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,766 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,766 miles
    Test number
    569789393122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of both front wheel arches corroded but not within an prescribed area.

  5. Pass90,738 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,738 miles
    Test number
    683539466163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,648 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,648 miles
    Test number
    730403084409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,613 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,613 miles
    Test number
    680200227917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,473 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,473 miles
    Test number
    244631784579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass90,402 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,402 miles
    Test number
    998002436683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass90,317 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,317 miles
    Test number
    505255353065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,233 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    729790289674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,058 miles (+231)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,058 miles
    Test number
    129501635062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight play prop-shaft rear uj

  13. Pass89,827 miles (+55)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,827 miles
    Test number
    247272534095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass89,772 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,772 miles
    Test number
    758744153086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass89,694 miles (+786)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    687269142076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass88,908 miles (-791,118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,908 miles
    Test number
    158983451033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass880,026 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    880,026 miles
    Test number
    342128950017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail880,025 miles (+795,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    880,025 miles
    Test number
    171206450468
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass84,925 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,925 miles
    Test number
    760537159096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,659 miles (+3,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,659 miles
    Test number
    371646258071
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass78,221 miles (+4,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,221 miles
    Test number
    904673757091
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass73,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    151824456419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about 1476 YG

What vehicle is registration 1476 YG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1476 YG on a yellow petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 27 Nov 1997. 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 1476 YG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1476 YG is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1476 YG?
The MOT on 1476 YG is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1476 YG done?
1476 YG was recorded at 90,845 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 869 miles a year.
Has 1476 YG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1476 YG has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2010.
Has the mileage on 1476 YG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1476 YG find?
1476 YG passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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