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Blue and Black · Petrol · 1938 · 747 cc

BMJ 799MOT history

BMJ 799 is a blue and black petrol Austin Seven first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,988 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BMJ 799
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Seven
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
747 cc
Year of manufacture
1938
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BMJ 799 was last recorded at 78,988 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2012: 77,896 miles, lower than 283,394 miles on 5 Apr 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
78,980 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,988 miles
  • 2025 – 78,980 miles
  • 2012 – 77,896 miles
  • 2011 – 283,394 miles
  • 2010 – 77,453 miles
  • 2008 – 77,222 miles
  • 2007 – 76,959 miles
  • 2006 – 76,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,988 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,988 miles
    Test number
    386177100816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,980 miles (+1,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,980 miles
    Test number
    767683570702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass77,896 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    709045532247
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  4. Fail77,896 miles (-205,498)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    798265232271
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Pass283,394 miles (+205,840)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    283,394 miles
    Test number
    175865591005
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail77,554 miles (+101)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    447867381017
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass77,453 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,453 miles
    Test number
    221043980061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,222 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,222 miles
    Test number
    943237328317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,959 miles
    Test number
    851184567285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,959 miles (+258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,959 miles
    Test number
    294045297107
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass76,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    661725716203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,701 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    843737406259
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Questions about BMJ 799

What vehicle is registration BMJ 799 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BMJ 799 on a blue and black petrol Austin Seven first used on 1 Aug 1995. 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 BMJ 799 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BMJ 799 is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on BMJ 799?
The MOT on BMJ 799 is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BMJ 799 done?
BMJ 799 was recorded at 78,988 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 115 miles a year.
Has BMJ 799 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BMJ 799 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on BMJ 799 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on BMJ 799 find?
BMJ 799 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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