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Black · Petrol · 1935 · 1,125 cc

BEL 973MOT history

BEL 973 is a black petrol Austin 10 first used on 7 Sept 1935. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 41,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
41,528 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BEL 973
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
10
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,125 cc
Year of manufacture
1935
First used
7 Sept 1935
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BEL 973 was last recorded at 41,528 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,609 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
919 miles
Average per year
213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,528 miles
  • 2025 – 40,609 miles
  • 2024 – 39,778 miles
  • 2023 – 38,308 miles
  • 2022 – 38,123 miles
  • 2012 – 37,947 miles
  • 2011 – 37,891 miles
  • 2010 – 37,831 miles
  • 2009 – 37,725 miles
  • 2008 – 37,665 miles
  • 2007 – 37,467 miles
  • 2006 – 37,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,528 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,528 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    41,528 miles
    Test number
    665980801469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    345259381983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,609 miles (+831)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    586451495773
    • DangerousSteering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass39,778 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,778 miles
    Test number
    137294049702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,308 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    386039816943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,123 miles (+176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    772514909893
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass37,947 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,947 miles
    Test number
    408257732235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,891 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,891 miles
    Test number
    449276511261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,831 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,831 miles
    Test number
    912780810291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,725 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,725 miles
    Test number
    742634009298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,665 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,665 miles
    Test number
    434009518268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,467 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,467 miles
    Test number
    561156407298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    241191926285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BEL 973

What vehicle is registration BEL 973 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BEL 973 on a black petrol Austin 10 first used on 7 Sept 1935. 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 BEL 973 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BEL 973 is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on BEL 973?
The MOT on BEL 973 is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BEL 973 done?
BEL 973 was recorded at 41,528 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 213 miles a year.
Has BEL 973 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BEL 973 has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on BEL 973 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 BEL 973 find?
BEL 973 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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