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Austin Sprite

Green · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

780 DONMOT history

780 DON is a green petrol Austin Sprite first used on 19 May 1961. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
42,113 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
96 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
780 DON
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Sprite
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
19 May 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

780 DON was last recorded at 42,113 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,113 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
96 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,113 miles
  • 2024 – 42,053 miles
  • 2023 – 42,023 miles
  • 2022 – 41,996 miles
  • 2021 – 41,972 miles
  • 2020 – 41,893 miles
  • 2019 – 41,739 miles
  • 2017 – 41,348 miles
  • 2016 – 41,170 miles
  • 2015 – 40,966 miles
  • 2014 – 40,820 miles
  • 2009 – 40,735 miles
  • 2008 – 40,563 miles
  • 2007 – 40,417 miles
  • 2006 – 40,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,113 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    858102906878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail42,113 miles (+60)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    102604734014
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass42,053 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,053 miles
    Test number
    573527931460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,023 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    702019908176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,996 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    887154508055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    979753588344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,972 miles (+79)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    390447064881
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass41,893 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    786763065637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,888 miles (+149)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    147808206538
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass41,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,739 miles
    Test number
    254641250027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,739 miles (+391)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,739 miles
    Test number
    471095420055
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass41,348 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,348 miles
    Test number
    375544772952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,170 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,170 miles
    Test number
    759448593754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    116457185141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,966 miles (+146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    127787685137
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass40,820 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    185267224245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,735 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    973767169225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,563 miles (+146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,563 miles
    Test number
    583602468246
    • NoteNear and offside wipers badly perished

  19. Pass40,417 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    390930977205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,255 miles
    Test number
    651677266174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 780 DON

What vehicle is registration 780 DON currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 780 DON on a green petrol Austin Sprite first used on 19 May 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 780 DON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 780 DON is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 780 DON?
The MOT on 780 DON is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 780 DON done?
780 DON was recorded at 42,113 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 96 miles a year.
Has 780 DON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 780 DON has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 780 DON 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 780 DON find?
780 DON passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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