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Austin Sprite MK

Green · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

5731 BYMOT history

5731 BY is a green petrol Austin Sprite MK first used on 2 Mar 1961. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 30,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
30,394 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5731 BY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Sprite MK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
2 Mar 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5731 BY was last recorded at 30,394 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2017: 25,911 miles, lower than 28,812 miles on 4 Apr 2016.

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
30,386 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,394 miles
  • 2025 – 30,386 miles
  • 2024 – 30,163 miles
  • 2023 – 30,074 miles
  • 2022 – 29,974 miles
  • 2020 – 29,567 miles
  • 2018 – 29,004 miles
  • 2017 – 25,911 miles
  • 2016 – 28,812 miles
  • 2015 – 28,653 miles
  • 2014 – 28,559 miles
  • 2013 – 28,401 miles
  • 2012 – 28,296 miles
  • 2011 – 28,212 miles
  • 2010 – 28,108 miles
  • 2009 – 27,976 miles
  • 2008 – 27,886 miles
  • 2007 – 27,836 miles
  • 2006 – 27,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,394 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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,394 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    30,394 miles
    Test number
    270754943678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,386 miles
    Test number
    424726914964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,386 miles (+223)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,386 miles
    Test number
    891541476535
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass30,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    766030036661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail30,163 miles (+89)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    699063702509
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass30,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    408480683810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail30,074 miles (+100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    120273955477
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass29,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,974 miles
    Test number
    686620441416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail29,974 miles (+407)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,974 miles
    Test number
    208387422376
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass29,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    108957335041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,567 miles (+563)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    464033430540
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass29,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,004 miles
    Test number
    842503833217
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail29,004 miles (+3,093)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,004 miles
    Test number
    909265012749
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass25,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,911 miles
    Test number
    697967034137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,911 miles (-2,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,911 miles
    Test number
    793302528830
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass28,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    197641048356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,812 miles (+159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    905811521651
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

  18. Pass28,653 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    496279675058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,559 miles
    Test number
    868141704186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,559 miles (+158)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,559 miles
    Test number
    789082994073
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  21. Pass28,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    559496753175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,401 miles (+105)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    165056053106
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass28,296 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,296 miles
    Test number
    356458252127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,212 miles (+104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,212 miles
    Test number
    889069951144
    • NoteBrake pedal had no return device so all brake sticking on unless pedal was returned manually

  25. Pass28,108 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,108 miles
    Test number
    343595650152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,976 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,976 miles
    Test number
    903732069171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,886 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,886 miles
    Test number
    121857938125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    354037757117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    213106146477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5731 BY

What vehicle is registration 5731 BY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5731 BY on a green petrol Austin Sprite MK first used on 2 Mar 1961. 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 5731 BY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5731 BY is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5731 BY?
The MOT on 5731 BY is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5731 BY done?
5731 BY was recorded at 30,394 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 126 miles a year.
Has 5731 BY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5731 BY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 5731 BY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 5731 BY find?
5731 BY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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