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Porsche 911

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 3,164 cc

911 BRMOT history

911 BR is a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 16 Jan 1987. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

911 BR red Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
185,777 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
911 BR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
16 Jan 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

911 BR was last recorded at 185,777 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,756 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,777 miles
  • 2025 – 185,756 miles
  • 2023 – 185,591 miles
  • 2022 – 185,445 miles
  • 2021 – 185,312 miles
  • 2020 – 184,577 miles
  • 2019 – 184,268 miles
  • 2018 – 184,265 miles
  • 2017 – 184,015 miles
  • 2016 – 183,053 miles
  • 2015 – 181,022 miles
  • 2012 – 177,635 miles
  • 2011 – 173,908 miles
  • 2010 – 170,921 miles
  • 2009 – 166,911 miles
  • 2008 – 160,374 miles
  • 2007 – 158,651 miles
  • 2006 – 155,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,777 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,777 miles (+21)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    185,777 miles
    Test number
    868067538799
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass185,756 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    185,756 miles
    Test number
    959350032707
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail185,756 miles (+165)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,756 miles
    Test number
    497198152578
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass185,591 miles (+146)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,591 miles
    Test number
    705711937039
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass185,445 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,445 miles
    Test number
    635208415011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass185,312 miles (+735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,312 miles
    Test number
    454823337511
    • AdvisorySome tarnishing of headlamp lenses

  7. Pass184,577 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,577 miles
    Test number
    991435745100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,268 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,268 miles
    Test number
    551102748197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass184,265 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    184,265 miles
    Test number
    136935055595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass184,015 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    184,015 miles
    Test number
    686067867523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  11. Fail184,012 miles (+959)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,012 miles
    Test number
    633640922375
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Pass183,053 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    183,053 miles
    Test number
    886955069220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

  13. Fail183,019 miles (+1,997)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,019 miles
    Test number
    806321954284
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake backplate heavily corroded

  14. Pass181,022 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    181,022 miles
    Test number
    486404135027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass177,635 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    177,635 miles
    Test number
    267572072084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGeneral under body surface corrosion

  16. Fail177,634 miles (+3,726)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,634 miles
    Test number
    999840372043
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGeneral under body surface corrosion

  17. Pass173,908 miles (+2,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    173,908 miles
    Test number
    196357171484
    • NoteSome general underbody corrosion

  18. Pass170,921 miles (+4,010)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    170,921 miles
    Test number
    710705970178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome previos welding

  19. Pass166,911 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    166,911 miles
    Test number
    410010849108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in off side and near side front steering rack arms

  20. Fail166,908 miles (+6,534)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,908 miles
    Test number
    584038729169
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in off side and near side front steering rack arms

  21. Pass160,374 miles (+1,723)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    160,374 miles
    Test number
    150612238495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSome damage front valance

  22. Pass158,651 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    158,651 miles
    Test number
    982609717009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass155,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    155,137 miles
    Test number
    973117616021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 911 BR

What vehicle is registration 911 BR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 911 BR on a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 16 Jan 1987. 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 911 BR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 911 BR is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 911 BR?
The MOT on 911 BR is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 911 BR done?
911 BR was recorded at 185,777 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,492 miles a year.
Has 911 BR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 911 BR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 911 BR 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 911 BR find?
911 BR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: front headlamp reflector slightly defective.

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