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Alvis TD 21

Red · Petrol · 1962 · 3,946 cc

4189 VCMOT history

4189 VC is a red petrol Alvis TD 21 first used on 1 Oct 1962. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 14,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
14,647 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4189 VC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TD 21
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,946 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 Oct 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

4189 VC was last recorded at 14,647 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2009: 24 miles, lower than 10,154 miles on 7 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
14,590 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 14,647 miles
  • 2024 – 14,590 miles
  • 2023 – 13,804 miles
  • 2022 – 12,948 miles
  • 2021 – 12,862 miles
  • 2019 – 12,580 miles
  • 2018 – 12,404 miles
  • 2017 – 12,232 miles
  • 2016 – 10,323 miles
  • 2015 – 9,623 miles
  • 2014 – 7,727 miles
  • 2013 – 5,907 miles
  • 2010 – 988 miles
  • 2009 – 24 miles
  • 2006 – 10,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,647 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,647 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    14,647 miles
    Test number
    813354904281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass14,590 miles (+786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    14,590 miles
    Test number
    220623835694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass13,804 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    13,804 miles
    Test number
    321603407390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail13,804 miles (+856)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,804 miles
    Test number
    640322574476
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass12,948 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    12,948 miles
    Test number
    409264681062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,862 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    12,862 miles
    Test number
    529131665019
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass12,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    12,580 miles
    Test number
    270596033533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail12,580 miles (+176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,580 miles
    Test number
    524495587885
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass12,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    12,404 miles
    Test number
    280182730919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail12,404 miles (+172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,404 miles
    Test number
    402459115522
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
  11. Pass12,232 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    12,232 miles
    Test number
    729220813000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    10,323 miles
    Test number
    349968202658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail10,323 miles (+700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,323 miles
    Test number
    926678712240
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass9,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    9,623 miles
    Test number
    196408925107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail9,623 miles (+1,896)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,623 miles
    Test number
    556278625141
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass7,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    7,727 miles
    Test number
    167125484488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail7,727 miles (+1,820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,727 miles
    Test number
    729845684065
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass5,907 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    5,907 miles
    Test number
    635986693124
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass5,411 km (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    5,411 km
    Test number
    369989812429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,193 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    3,193 km
    Test number
    328617011409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass988 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    988 miles
    Test number
    210375550198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24 miles (-10,130)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24 miles
    Test number
    463036119074
    • NoteO/s front footbrake binding slightly
    • NoteSlight footbrake travel
  23. Pass10,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,154 miles
    Test number
    620477696067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4189 VC

What vehicle is registration 4189 VC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4189 VC on a red petrol Alvis TD 21 first used on 1 Oct 1962. 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 4189 VC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 4189 VC expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 4189 VC?
The MOT on 4189 VC expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 4189 VC done?
4189 VC was recorded at 14,647 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 234 miles a year.
Has 4189 VC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4189 VC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on 4189 VC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 4189 VC find?
4189 VC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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