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Austin A99

Grey and Grey · Petrol · 1959 · 2,912 cc

989 KBHMOT history

989 KBH is a grey and grey petrol Austin A99 first used on 10 Nov 1959. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 75,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,694 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
989 KBH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A99
Colour
Grey and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,912 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
10 Nov 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

989 KBH was last recorded at 75,694 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2011.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2010: 75,694 miles, lower than 75,699 miles on 10 Aug 2009.

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
75,694 miles · 19 Dec 2011
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,694 miles
  • 2011 – 75,694 miles
  • 2010 – 75,694 miles
  • 2009 – 75,699 miles
  • 2008 – 75,694 miles
  • 2006 – 75,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,694 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,694 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    465539692517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass75,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    136983651372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  3. Pass75,694 miles (-5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    490900140298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  4. Pass75,699 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,699 miles
    Test number
    773062629246
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight freeplay in the front king pins
    • NoteSlight freeplay in the steering arm

  5. Fail75,694 miles2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    222715419258
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight freeplay in the front king pins
    • NoteSlight freeplay in the steering arm

  6. Fail75,694 miles2 dangerous4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    404736508258
    • DangerousDrivers exterior mirror not fitted...
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCorrosion in n/s & o/s chassis , advise attension...
    • NoteFront brake pads not visable...
    • NoteOil leaks....
    • NotePlay in n/s/f lower suspension king pin...
    • NoteUnder body corrosion...

  7. Pass75,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    394775346239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 989 KBH

What vehicle is registration 989 KBH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 989 KBH on a grey and grey petrol Austin A99 first used on 10 Nov 1959. 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 989 KBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 989 KBH is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 989 KBH?
The MOT on 989 KBH is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 989 KBH done?
989 KBH was recorded at 75,694 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has 989 KBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 989 KBH has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2009.
Has the mileage on 989 KBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 989 KBH find?
989 KBH passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, and 2 more.

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