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Austin Healey Sprite

White · Petrol · 1959 · 1,100 cc

589 ERLMOT history

589 ERL is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 27 Jul 1959. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 4,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
4,428 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
52 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
589 ERL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,100 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
27 Jul 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

589 ERL was last recorded at 4,428 miles on 23 May 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
4,402 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
52 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 4,428 miles
  • 2023 – 4,402 miles
  • 2022 – 4,371 miles
  • 2021 – 4,350 miles
  • 2020 – 4,300 miles
  • 2019 – 4,280 miles
  • 2018 – 4,253 miles
  • 2017 – 4,216 miles
  • 2016 – 4,150 miles
  • 2015 – 4,125 miles
  • 2014 – 4,070 miles
  • 2013 – 4,026 miles
  • 2012 – 3,921 miles
  • 2011 – 3,845 miles
  • 2010 – 3,727 miles
  • 2009 – 3,637 miles
  • 2008 – 3,586 miles
  • 2007 – 3,531 miles
  • 2006 – 3,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,428 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,428 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    4,428 miles
    Test number
    262719693124
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass4,402 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    4,402 miles
    Test number
    922563873328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass4,371 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    4,371 miles
    Test number
    146408897047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass4,350 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    4,350 miles
    Test number
    991026102556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass4,300 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    4,300 miles
    Test number
    390674620861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail4,296 miles (+16)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,296 miles
    Test number
    364671328116
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass4,280 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    4,280 miles
    Test number
    819782317998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass4,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    4,253 miles
    Test number
    516501420105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail4,253 miles (+37)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,253 miles
    Test number
    936044529448
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass4,216 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    4,216 miles
    Test number
    906773767165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,150 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    4,150 miles
    Test number
    691655745895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,125 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    4,125 miles
    Test number
    485619965191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,070 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    4,070 miles
    Test number
    178567674100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail4,026 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,026 miles
    Test number
    236732873410
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass4,026 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    4,026 miles
    Test number
    329922973114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,921 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    3,921 miles
    Test number
    557797862103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,845 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    3,845 miles
    Test number
    478223671156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,727 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    3,727 miles
    Test number
    814599960199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,637 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    3,637 miles
    Test number
    382756469183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,586 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    3,586 miles
    Test number
    424172988184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,531 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    3,531 miles
    Test number
    381889557141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    3,438 miles
    Test number
    834241756129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 589 ERL

What vehicle is registration 589 ERL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 589 ERL on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 27 Jul 1959. 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 589 ERL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 589 ERL expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 589 ERL?
The MOT on 589 ERL expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 589 ERL done?
589 ERL was recorded at 4,428 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 52 miles a year.
Has 589 ERL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 589 ERL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on 589 ERL 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 589 ERL find?
589 ERL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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