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Austin Healey Sprite

Red · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

774 UPGMOT history

774 UPG is a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 28 Jun 1961. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 16,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2025
Mileage
16,022 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
774 UPG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
28 Jun 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

774 UPG was last recorded at 16,022 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2008: 222 miles, lower than 97,649 miles on 7 Aug 2006.

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
15,962 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
60 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 16,022 miles
  • 2023 – 15,962 miles
  • 2022 – 15,797 miles
  • 2021 – 15,699 miles
  • 2020 – 15,427 miles
  • 2019 – 15,259 miles
  • 2018 – 14,209 miles
  • 2017 – 12,227 miles
  • 2016 – 9,948 miles
  • 2015 – 9,896 miles
  • 2014 – 9,829 miles
  • 2013 – 7,101 miles
  • 2012 – 4,270 miles
  • 2011 – 2,851 miles
  • 2010 – 2,744 miles
  • 2009 – 2,490 miles
  • 2008 – 222 miles
  • 2006 – 97,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front slight play in rack arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass16,022 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    16,022 miles
    Test number
    881379093844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass15,962 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    15,962 miles
    Test number
    533331462547
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass15,797 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    15,797 miles
    Test number
    331762473598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail15,765 miles (+66)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,765 miles
    Test number
    971390289936
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass15,699 miles (+272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    15,699 miles
    Test number
    195813603741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass15,427 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    15,427 miles
    Test number
    127408146131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,259 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    15,259 miles
    Test number
    954735717325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,209 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    14,209 miles
    Test number
    427260564884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,227 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,227 miles
    Test number
    927755959763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,948 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,948 miles
    Test number
    176419304896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,896 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,896 miles
    Test number
    148975505284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,829 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    9,829 miles
    Test number
    265519364463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,101 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    7,101 miles
    Test number
    828325363101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,270 miles (+1,419)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    4,270 miles
    Test number
    177769572106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail2,851 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,851 miles
    Test number
    115416981110
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

  16. Pass2,851 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    2,851 miles
    Test number
    247986781110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass2,744 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    2,744 miles
    Test number
    474431680120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail2,743 miles (+253)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,743 miles
    Test number
    213059270177
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass2,490 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    2,490 miles
    Test number
    662980379181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass222 miles (-97,427)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    222 miles
    Test number
    862020478106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    97,649 miles
    Test number
    793319916208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 774 UPG

What vehicle is registration 774 UPG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 774 UPG on a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite 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 774 UPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 774 UPG expired on 20 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 774 UPG?
The MOT on 774 UPG expired on 20 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 774 UPG done?
774 UPG was recorded at 16,022 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024.
Has 774 UPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 774 UPG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 774 UPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 774 UPG find?
774 UPG passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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