Austin Healey Sprite

White · Petrol · 1962 · 1,275 cc

BOO 444MOT history

BOO 444 is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 Jan 1962. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
63,471 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BOO 444
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 Jan 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

BOO 444 was last recorded at 63,471 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,456 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,471 miles
  • 2024 – 63,456 miles
  • 2023 – 63,359 miles
  • 2022 – 63,198 miles
  • 2021 – 63,014 miles
  • 2020 – 62,838 miles
  • 2019 – 62,835 miles
  • 2018 – 62,787 miles
  • 2017 – 62,499 miles
  • 2016 – 62,376 miles
  • 2015 – 61,945 miles
  • 2014 – 61,763 miles
  • 2013 – 61,473 miles
  • 2012 – 61,179 miles
  • 2011 – 60,780 miles
  • 2010 – 60,419 miles
  • 2009 – 60,259 miles
  • 2008 – 59,720 miles
  • 2007 – 58,412 miles
  • 2006 – 57,067 miles
  • 2005 – 55,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,471 miles
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight wear nearside kingpin lower trunnion

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,471 miles (+15)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,471 miles
    Test number
    599414240954
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight wear nearside kingpin lower trunnion

  2. Pass63,456 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,456 miles
    Test number
    505166940864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,359 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    638535956679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,345 miles (+147)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,345 miles
    Test number
    699600438119
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass63,198 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,198 miles
    Test number
    595995450643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  6. Fail63,195 miles (+181)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    818404004094
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  7. Pass63,014 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,014 miles
    Test number
    773629305385
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail63,003 miles (+165)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    296718189030
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases headers/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,838 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    635734395377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,835 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    754388290721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    602571458718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,787 miles (+288)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    177455918263
    • MajorFront Fuel pipe leaking adjacent fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass62,499 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,499 miles
    Test number
    651506871166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,376 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,376 miles
    Test number
    908427420893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,945 miles
    Test number
    481589509371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,945 miles (+182)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,945 miles
    Test number
    540695313015
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass61,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,763 miles
    Test number
    237456634318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,763 miles (+290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,763 miles
    Test number
    858040534300
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

  19. Pass61,473 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,473 miles
    Test number
    438107193271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,179 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,179 miles
    Test number
    135710002364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,780 miles (+361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,780 miles
    Test number
    349921791407
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass60,419 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,419 miles
    Test number
    791944990213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,259 miles (+539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    380297489486
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass59,720 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,720 miles
    Test number
    713966398215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,412 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,412 miles
    Test number
    571458197261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,067 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,067 miles
    Test number
    621270196211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,915 miles
    Test number
    823290585288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BOO 444

What vehicle is registration BOO 444 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BOO 444 on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 Jan 1962. 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 BOO 444 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BOO 444 expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BOO 444?
The MOT on BOO 444 expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BOO 444 done?
BOO 444 was recorded at 63,471 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 375 miles a year.
Has BOO 444 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BOO 444 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on BOO 444 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 BOO 444 find?
BOO 444 failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; slight wear nearside kingpin lower trunnion.

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