Railton Terraplane Terraplane
Red · Petrol · 1934 · 4,168 cc
BPL 48MOT history
BPL 48 is a red petrol Railton Terraplane Terraplane first used on 16 Oct 1934. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 862 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BPL 48
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Railton Terraplane
- Model
- Terraplane
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,168 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1934
- First used
- 16 Oct 1934
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BPL 48 was last recorded at 862 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Aug 2015: 836 miles, lower than 869 miles on 17 Jul 2014.
- 23 Feb 2023: 862 miles, lower than 8,639 miles on 29 Apr 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 862 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 862 miles
- 2025 – 862 miles
- 2023 – 862 miles
- 2021 – 8,639 miles
- 2018 – 8,638 miles
- 2017 – 8,638 miles
- 2016 – 8,637 miles
- 2015 – 836 miles
- 2014 – 869 miles
- 2013 – 869 miles
- 2012 – 863 miles
- 2011 – 863 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 862 miles
- Test number
- 511780675444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass862 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 862 miles
- Test number
- 163776723585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail862 miles (-7,777)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 862 miles
- Test number
- 783916407191
- DangerousOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Body component slightly loose Bonnet hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass8,639 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 8,639 miles
- Test number
- 901311826344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 8,638 miles
- Test number
- 418780474805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,638 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 8,638 miles
- Test number
- 171632606428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,637 miles (+7,801)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 8,637 miles
- Test number
- 429661887225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass836 miles (-33)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 836 miles
- Test number
- 959548415244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 869 miles
- Test number
- 456238794110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass869 miles (+6)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 869 miles
- Test number
- 868765943099
- NoteNear side front king pin has slight play
- NoteOff side front king pin has slight play suggest adjustment
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp shaft bolts suggest replacment
Pass863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 863 miles
- Test number
- 498030942041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 863 miles
- Test number
- 955125551044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about BPL 48
- What vehicle is registration BPL 48 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BPL 48 on a red petrol Railton Terraplane Terraplane first used on 16 Oct 1934. 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 BPL 48 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BPL 48 is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BPL 48?
- The MOT on BPL 48 is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BPL 48 done?
- BPL 48 was recorded at 862 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026.
- Has BPL 48 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BPL 48 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on BPL 48 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on BPL 48 find?
- BPL 48 passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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