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Blue · Petrol · 1963 · 848 cc

9790 FHMOT history

9790 FH is a blue petrol Austin Mini first used on 1 Oct 1963. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
58,733 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
9790 FH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
1 Oct 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

9790 FH was last recorded at 58,733 miles on 12 May 2023, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2012: 35,319 miles, lower than 75,727 miles on 26 Feb 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
58,357 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 58,733 miles
  • 2022 – 58,357 miles
  • 2021 – 58,314 miles
  • 2020 – 57,610 miles
  • 2017 – 56,561 miles
  • 2016 – 55,852 miles
  • 2015 – 53,266 miles
  • 2013 – 45,743 miles
  • 2012 – 35,389 miles
  • 2011 – 75,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,733 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight Corrosion to os outer sill

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,733 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,733 miles
    Test number
    315443514590
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight Corrosion to os outer sill
  2. Pass58,357 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,357 miles
    Test number
    652977801784
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to OSR sill to floor panel
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,314 miles (+704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,314 miles
    Test number
    709425485383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass57,610 miles (+1,049)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,610 miles
    Test number
    264256975305
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass56,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,561 miles
    Test number
    107356574026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,561 miles (+709)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,561 miles
    Test number
    869370290275
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
  7. Pass55,852 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,852 miles
    Test number
    161085900604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,266 miles
    Test number
    508419875018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail53,266 miles (+7,523)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,266 miles
    Test number
    895549875019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail45,743 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    239147413484
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass45,743 miles (+10,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    505947013105
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass35,389 miles (+70)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,389 miles
    Test number
    119048152430
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Fail35,319 miles (-40,408)5 dangerous4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,319 miles
    Test number
    179866652019
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail75,727 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    428677051037
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
  15. Pass75,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    936357551057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9790 FH

What vehicle is registration 9790 FH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9790 FH on a blue petrol Austin Mini first used on 1 Oct 1963. 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 9790 FH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 9790 FH expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 9790 FH?
The MOT on 9790 FH expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 9790 FH done?
9790 FH was recorded at 58,733 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023.
Has 9790 FH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9790 FH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on 9790 FH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 9790 FH find?
9790 FH passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; slight corrosion to os outer sill.

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