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Austin Healey Sprite

Red · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

AVS 189MOT history

AVS 189 is a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 27 Feb 1960. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 52,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
52,889 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AVS 189
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
27 Feb 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AVS 189 was last recorded at 52,889 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2022: 51,858 miles, lower than 54,147 miles on 10 Sept 2021.

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
52,842 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,889 miles
  • 2025 – 52,587 miles
  • 2024 – 52,246 miles
  • 2023 – 51,995 miles
  • 2022 – 51,858 miles
  • 2021 – 54,147 miles
  • 2020 – 51,085 miles
  • 2018 – 50,595 miles
  • 2017 – 50,182 miles
  • 2016 – 49,819 miles
  • 2015 – 49,541 miles
  • 2014 – 49,330 miles
  • 2013 – 49,058 miles
  • 2012 – 48,336 miles
  • 2011 – 47,797 miles
  • 2010 – 47,044 miles
  • 2009 – 46,570 miles
  • 2008 – 46,142 miles
  • 2007 – 45,774 miles
  • 2006 – 45,422 miles
  • 2005 – 44,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,889 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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,889 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    930280375852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail52,842 miles (+255)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    503633795052
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass52,587 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,587 miles
    Test number
    398351554768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,246 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    292653049273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,995 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,995 miles
    Test number
    434907781724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,994 miles (+136)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,994 miles
    Test number
    846070483473
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,858 miles (-2,289)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,858 miles
    Test number
    426746591130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,147 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    881485857644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail54,146 miles (+3,061)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,146 miles
    Test number
    305686619051
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,085 miles
    Test number
    741632807646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,085 miles (+490)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,085 miles
    Test number
    323850806609
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass50,595 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    915667941626
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  13. Fail50,593 miles (+411)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,593 miles
    Test number
    120000888490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass50,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,182 miles
    Test number
    755137387312
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  15. Fail50,182 miles (+363)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,182 miles
    Test number
    207198679216
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  16. Pass49,819 miles (+15)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    958179791826
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail49,804 miles (+263)10 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    989784616435
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureMechanical brake component locking device insecure At brake pedal (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to hose rubbing on steering Colum (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking at both rear brake drums
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisorySlight bind at nearside front wheel

  18. Pass49,541 miles (+211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,541 miles
    Test number
    715621689212
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  19. Pass49,330 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,330 miles
    Test number
    659234504361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear hub seals leaking

  20. Fail49,325 miles (+267)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    108458484206
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine smoke
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm
    • NoteRear hub seals leaking

  21. Pass49,058 miles (+722)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,058 miles
    Test number
    139824693278
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm
    • NoteRear hub seals leaking

  22. Pass48,336 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,336 miles
    Test number
    388297192243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear hub oil seals leaking oil slightly

  23. Fail48,336 miles (+539)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,336 miles
    Test number
    797329782282
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear hub oil seals leaking oil slightly

  24. Pass47,797 miles (+753)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,797 miles
    Test number
    706694511311
    • NotePossible oil leaks at rear hub seals
    • NoteSlight leaks at rear shock absorbers

  25. Pass47,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,044 miles
    Test number
    811126280285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,044 miles (+474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,044 miles
    Test number
    333396180273
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass46,570 miles (+428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,570 miles
    Test number
    821990709344
    • NoteEarth strap at gearbox broken

  28. Pass46,142 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    810127488290
    • NoteSlight engine smoke

  29. Fail46,142 miles (+368)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    313447388230
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteSlight engine smoke

  30. Pass45,774 miles (+352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    190073707376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  31. Pass45,422 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,422 miles
    Test number
    434746506494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass44,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,959 miles
    Test number
    244964415399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AVS 189

What vehicle is registration AVS 189 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AVS 189 on a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 27 Feb 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 AVS 189 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AVS 189 is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on AVS 189?
The MOT on AVS 189 is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AVS 189 done?
AVS 189 was recorded at 52,889 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 379 miles a year.
Has AVS 189 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AVS 189 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on AVS 189 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on AVS 189 find?
AVS 189 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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