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Jensen 541R

Silver · Petrol · 1960 · 3,993 cc

7990 RFMOT history

7990 RF is a silver petrol Jensen 541R first used on 25 Aug 1960. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
52,407 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7990 RF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jensen
Model
541R
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
25 Aug 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

7990 RF was last recorded at 52,407 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2012: 47,519 miles, lower than 47,749 miles on 12 Jul 2011.

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
52,312 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,407 miles
  • 2024 – 52,312 miles
  • 2023 – 52,278 miles
  • 2022 – 52,198 miles
  • 2021 – 52,044 miles
  • 2020 – 51,565 miles
  • 2019 – 51,070 miles
  • 2018 – 49,343 miles
  • 2016 – 49,272 miles
  • 2015 – 48,910 miles
  • 2014 – 48,360 miles
  • 2013 – 47,548 miles
  • 2012 – 47,519 miles
  • 2011 – 47,749 miles
  • 2010 – 47,264 miles
  • 2009 – 47,058 miles
  • 2007 – 46,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,407 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle bracket in poor condition

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,407 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    52,407 miles
    Test number
    294360569932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle bracket in poor condition

  2. Pass52,312 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    262734278249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,278 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    201978557710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,198 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,198 miles
    Test number
    416597657318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    508494191852
    • AdvisoryExcess travel park brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail52,044 miles (+479)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    563474137912
    • Repaired at testSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcess travel park brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass51,565 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    126583458750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,564 miles (+494)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    343324703582
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Rear large trunion nut loose (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint insecure Joint loose to rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass51,070 miles (+1,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    51,070 miles
    Test number
    335378792609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass49,343 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,343 miles
    Test number
    205354346594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,272 miles (+362)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,272 miles
    Test number
    431783883292
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front n/s & o/s (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column bulkhead bush

  12. Pass48,910 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,910 miles
    Test number
    892833545164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,906 miles (+546)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,906 miles
    Test number
    225756050732
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure mounting rubber deteriorated o/s (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s steering rack mounting bush deteriorated

  14. Pass48,360 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,360 miles
    Test number
    256376914223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,548 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,548 miles
    Test number
    726572733288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,519 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,519 miles
    Test number
    307824392169
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRubber bushes to suspension perished but no play

  17. Pass47,519 miles (-230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,519 miles
    Test number
    746814492120
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRubber bushes to suspension perished but no play

  18. Pass47,749 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,749 miles
    Test number
    945403291168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,264 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,264 miles
    Test number
    264076190463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,058 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,058 miles
    Test number
    173314279197
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass46,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,989 miles
    Test number
    460659967220
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about 7990 RF

What vehicle is registration 7990 RF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7990 RF on a silver petrol Jensen 541R first used on 25 Aug 1960. 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 7990 RF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7990 RF is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 7990 RF?
The MOT on 7990 RF is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7990 RF done?
7990 RF was recorded at 52,407 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 298 miles a year.
Has 7990 RF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7990 RF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on 7990 RF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 7990 RF find?
7990 RF passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear leaf spring saddle bracket in poor condition.

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