Austin Healey
Red · Petrol · 1961 · 2,912 cc
7539 MCMOT history
7539 MC is a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 28 Jun 1961. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 1,131 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 1,131 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 7539 MC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- Healey
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,912 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1961
- First used
- 28 Jun 1961
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
7539 MC was last recorded at 1,131 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Sept 2016: 1,149 miles, lower than 99,739 miles on 28 Apr 2014.
- 7 Feb 2023: 489 miles, lower than 5,319 miles on 25 Jan 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 1,049 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 82 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 1,131 miles
- 2024 – 1,049 miles
- 2023 – 546 miles
- 2022 – 5,319 miles
- 2021 – 4,459 miles
- 2020 – 4,377 miles
- 2019 – 3,558 miles
- 2017 – 1,803 miles
- 2016 – 1,149 miles
- 2014 – 99,739 miles
- 2012 – 96,054 miles
- 2011 – 93,942 miles
- 2010 – 93,887 miles
- 2009 – 33,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass1,131 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass1,131 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 1,131 miles
- Test number
- 534239923116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,049 miles (+503)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 1,049 miles
- Test number
- 405410827719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass546 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 546 miles
- Test number
- 483788571395
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail540 miles (+51)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 540 miles
- Test number
- 602892506703
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail489 miles (-4,830)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 489 miles
- Test number
- 232437239801
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass5,319 miles (+860)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 5,319 miles
- Test number
- 492739035727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass4,459 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 4,459 miles
- Test number
- 881240767364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail4,377 miles (+819)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,377 miles
- Test number
- 596459239174
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 165 15 86t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm play
Pass3,558 miles (+1,755)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 3,558 miles
- Test number
- 469975851699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,803 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 1,803 miles
- Test number
- 436915392503
- AdvisoryOffside Some corrosion in outer sill.
Fail1,803 miles (+654)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,803 miles
- Test number
- 492391782429
- FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass1,149 miles (-98,590)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 1,149 miles
- Test number
- 348641987088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,739 miles (+3,685)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,739 miles
- Test number
- 737008414134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,054 miles (+2,112)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 96,054 miles
- Test number
- 616344292263
- DangerousSevere engine oil leak.Oil level low.
Pass93,942 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 93,942 miles
- Test number
- 616418141343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,907 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 93,907 miles
- Test number
- 585754801135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,887 miles (+60,069)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 93,887 miles
- Test number
- 761880570062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 33,818 miles
- Test number
- 723574189040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 7539 MC
- What vehicle is registration 7539 MC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 7539 MC on a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 28 Jun 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 7539 MC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7539 MC is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 7539 MC?
- The MOT on 7539 MC is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 7539 MC done?
- 7539 MC was recorded at 1,131 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has 7539 MC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 7539 MC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on 7539 MC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 7539 MC find?
- 7539 MC passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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