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Jensen 541 R

Red · Petrol · 1960 · 3,995 cc

2220 RFMOT history

2220 RF is a red petrol Jensen 541 R first used on 14 Apr 1960. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,100 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2220 RF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jensen
Model
541 R
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
14 Apr 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2220 RF was last recorded at 91,100 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,096 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,100 miles
  • 2025 – 90,814 miles
  • 2024 – 90,312 miles
  • 2023 – 90,127 miles
  • 2022 – 89,931 miles
  • 2018 – 89,710 miles
  • 2017 – 87,938 miles
  • 2015 – 87,825 miles
  • 2014 – 86,794 miles
  • 2013 – 86,241 miles
  • 2012 – 85,538 miles
  • 2011 – 85,511 miles
  • 2009 – 84,633 miles
  • 2008 – 83,564 miles
  • 2007 – 82,598 miles
  • 2006 – 82,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,100 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,100 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,100 miles
    Test number
    989606393504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,096 miles (+282)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    398873274588
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,814 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,814 miles
    Test number
    448282055727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,312 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,312 miles
    Test number
    955605287928
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. not as efficient (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,127 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,127 miles
    Test number
    846233211497
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,931 miles (+221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,931 miles
    Test number
    162982808224
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,710 miles (+546)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    283248210336
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn lower column has slight play (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRubber hose attached to exhaust

  8. Fail89,164 miles (+1,226)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,164 miles
    Test number
    160438035147
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn lower column has slight play (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiring loom chaffed though a mounting point
    • AdvisoryRubber hose attached to exhaust

  9. Pass87,938 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,938 miles
    Test number
    702712911064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail87,937 miles (+112)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,937 miles
    Test number
    799957796488
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass87,825 miles (+1,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,825 miles
    Test number
    207266325483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass86,794 miles (+553)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,794 miles
    Test number
    749787524102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass86,241 miles (+703)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,241 miles
    Test number
    637040033183
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass85,538 miles (+27)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,538 miles
    Test number
    138800132176
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter tyre wall's cracking on front & rear tyres

  15. Pass85,511 miles (+8)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,511 miles
    Test number
    217009001172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteAll tyres slight perishing
    • NoteMovement in lower steering coupling considered borderline;Repair or replacement advised
    • NoteNearside front brake slight binding;Attention advised
    • NoteRear exhaust mountings perished;Replacement advised
    • NoteUnderside components showing corrosion damage

  16. Fail85,503 miles (+870)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,503 miles
    Test number
    188128001166
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteAll tyres slight perishing
    • NoteMovement in lower steering coupling considered borderline;Repair or replacement advised
    • NoteNearside front brake slight binding;Attention advised
    • NoteRear exhaust mountings perished;Replacement advised
    • NoteUnderside components showing corrosion damage

  17. Pass84,633 miles (+1,069)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    570888389118
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer mountings perished;replacement strongly advised
    • NoteMovement in lower steering coupling considered borderline;replacement/repair advised
    • NoteNearside steering rack gaitor deteriorated
    • NoteUnderside components showing corrosion damage

  18. Pass83,564 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,564 miles
    Test number
    632999688116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteInner faces of rear discs showing deterioration;replacement advised
    • NoteNearside steering rack gaitor showing deterioration
    • NoteRear silencer mountings perished;replacement advised
    • NoteSlight movement evident in steering coupling
    • NoteUnderside components showing corrosion damage

  19. Fail83,564 miles (+966)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,564 miles
    Test number
    814469988155
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteInner faces of rear discs showing deterioration;replacement advised
    • NoteNearside steering rack gaitor showing deterioration
    • NoteRear silencer mountings perished;replacement advised
    • NoteSlight movement evident in steering coupling
    • NoteUnderside components showing corrosion damage

  20. Pass82,598 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,598 miles
    Test number
    171553467199
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust mountings showing deterioration
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle showing corrosion damage

  21. Fail82,598 miles (+106)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,598 miles
    Test number
    613133767153
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle showing corrosion damage

  22. Pass82,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    323559726149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,492 miles3 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    864328716166
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about 2220 RF

What vehicle is registration 2220 RF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2220 RF on a red petrol Jensen 541 R first used on 14 Apr 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 2220 RF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2220 RF is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2220 RF?
The MOT on 2220 RF is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2220 RF done?
2220 RF was recorded at 91,100 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 426 miles a year.
Has 2220 RF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2220 RF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 2220 RF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2220 RF find?
2220 RF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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