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Red · Petrol · 1955 · 2,660 cc

DFL 217MOT history

DFL 217 is a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 5 Apr 1955. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 25,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
25,814 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DFL 217
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,660 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
5 Apr 1955
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DFL 217 was last recorded at 25,814 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,815 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,999 miles
Average per year
1,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,814 miles
  • 2025 – 23,815 miles
  • 2024 – 21,517 miles
  • 2023 – 19,042 miles
  • 2022 – 16,996 miles
  • 2021 – 13,504 miles
  • 2020 – 11,974 miles
  • 2019 – 11,729 miles
  • 2014 – 7,540 miles
  • 2012 – 3,901 miles
  • 2011 – 2,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,814 miles (+1,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    25,814 miles
    Test number
    530840720603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass23,815 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    292727463888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,517 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    21,517 miles
    Test number
    749584919167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,042 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    19,042 miles
    Test number
    405702361639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,996 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    16,996 miles
    Test number
    206305655581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass13,504 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    13,504 miles
    Test number
    521403886922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,974 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    11,974 miles
    Test number
    976934948171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    11,729 miles
    Test number
    323882355007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin slight lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel 1 lose spoke

  9. Fail11,729 miles (+4,189)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,729 miles
    Test number
    993965164439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose lose on splines (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin slight lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel 1 lose spoke

  10. Pass7,540 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    7,540 miles
    Test number
    946898694047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePipes hanging down under vehicle

  11. Fail7,540 miles (+3,639)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,540 miles
    Test number
    877593194052
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePipes hanging down under vehicle

  12. Pass3,901 miles (+1,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    3,901 miles
    Test number
    858529592155
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  13. Pass2,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    2,257 miles
    Test number
    579860011155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DFL 217

What vehicle is registration DFL 217 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DFL 217 on a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 5 Apr 1955. 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 DFL 217 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DFL 217 is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on DFL 217?
The MOT on DFL 217 is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DFL 217 done?
DFL 217 was recorded at 25,814 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,541 miles a year.
Has DFL 217 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DFL 217 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on DFL 217 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 DFL 217 find?
DFL 217 passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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