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Austin A35

Grey · Petrol · 1958 · 948 cc

460 BHYMOT history

460 BHY is a grey petrol Austin A35 first used on 16 Apr 1958. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,977 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
460 BHY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A35
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
16 Apr 1958
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

460 BHY was last recorded at 84,977 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2012: 75,597 miles, lower than 75,836 miles on 16 Jun 2011.

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
84,498 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
479 miles
Average per year
523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,977 miles
  • 2025 – 84,498 miles
  • 2024 – 83,966 miles
  • 2023 – 83,173 miles
  • 2022 – 82,794 miles
  • 2021 – 82,310 miles
  • 2020 – 81,850 miles
  • 2019 – 81,404 miles
  • 2018 – 81,163 miles
  • 2013 – 76,132 miles
  • 2012 – 75,597 miles
  • 2011 – 75,836 miles
  • 2010 – 75,725 miles
  • 2009 – 75,279 miles
  • 2008 – 74,999 miles
  • 2007 – 74,756 miles
  • 2006 – 74,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,977 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower king pin has slight play

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,977 miles (+479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,977 miles
    Test number
    624899959704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower king pin has slight play

  2. Pass84,498 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,498 miles
    Test number
    288831808741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,966 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,966 miles
    Test number
    631400236090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,173 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,173 miles
    Test number
    457146749384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,794 miles (+484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,794 miles
    Test number
    287915812577
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,310 miles (+460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,310 miles
    Test number
    280563140353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,850 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,850 miles
    Test number
    993039677966
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,848 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    104194128677
    • DangerousNearside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,845 miles (+441)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,845 miles
    Test number
    283358625455
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,404 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,404 miles
    Test number
    358402554785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,400 miles (+237)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    963233898063
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass81,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    643455942307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,163 miles (+5,031)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    846588793347
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass76,132 miles (+535)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,132 miles
    Test number
    458601063128
    • NoteSlight play in steering box
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s +n/s bottom swivel joints

  15. Pass75,597 miles (-239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,597 miles
    Test number
    115789052198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,836 miles (+111)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,836 miles
    Test number
    575757761181
    • NoteExhaust mounting rubber broken,1
    • NoteFront brake inbalance 25%
    • NoteN/s/front brake binding slightly
    • NoteO/s kingpin slightly worn ,bottom bushes

  17. Pass75,725 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,725 miles
    Test number
    910922460197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,279 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,279 miles
    Test number
    572815559111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,999 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,999 miles
    Test number
    804672468106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,756 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    860566567171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    760300376103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 460 BHY

What vehicle is registration 460 BHY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 460 BHY on a grey petrol Austin A35 first used on 16 Apr 1958. 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 460 BHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 460 BHY is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 460 BHY?
The MOT on 460 BHY is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 460 BHY done?
460 BHY was recorded at 84,977 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 523 miles a year.
Has 460 BHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 460 BHY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on 460 BHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 460 BHY find?
460 BHY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower king pin has slight play.

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