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Austin 1800

Blue · Petrol · 1970 · 1,800 cc

FGW 835MOT history

FGW 835 is a blue petrol Austin 1800 first used on 1 Jun 1970. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 32,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
32,012 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FGW 835
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
1800
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1970
First used
1 Jun 1970
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FGW 835 was last recorded at 32,012 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,857 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,012 miles
  • 2025 – 31,857 miles
  • 2024 – 31,809 miles
  • 2023 – 31,678 miles
  • 2022 – 31,537 miles
  • 2017 – 30,805 miles
  • 2016 – 30,649 miles
  • 2015 – 30,100 miles
  • 2014 – 29,336 miles
  • 2013 – 28,072 miles
  • 2011 – 27,610 miles
  • 2010 – 27,569 miles
  • 2009 – 27,365 miles
  • 2008 – 27,053 miles
  • 2007 – 26,587 miles
  • 2006 – 26,126 miles
  • 2005 – 25,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,012 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,012 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    32,012 miles
    Test number
    734043298152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,857 miles (+48)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    31,857 miles
    Test number
    794361594589
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass31,809 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    31,809 miles
    Test number
    397610698823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,678 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    31,678 miles
    Test number
    391553434405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,537 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    775453830398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,805 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    434416604370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,649 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,649 miles
    Test number
    530318388582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,100 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,100 miles
    Test number
    602010148914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,336 miles
    Test number
    266459464288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,336 miles (+1,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,336 miles
    Test number
    417449364220
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
  11. Pass28,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,072 miles
    Test number
    239636473292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,072 miles (+462)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,072 miles
    Test number
    866230573219
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass27,610 miles (+10)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,610 miles
    Test number
    449645161295
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside lower suspension joint dust cover missing
  14. Fail27,600 miles (+31)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    649104061294
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
  15. Pass27,569 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,569 miles
    Test number
    140894890177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,365 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    770196999106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,053 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,053 miles
    Test number
    542701898194
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass26,587 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,587 miles
    Test number
    812866387126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,126 miles
    Test number
    312774096168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,126 miles (+535)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,126 miles
    Test number
    672281796158
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass25,591 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    25,591 miles
    Test number
    603913195139
    • NoteAdvisory notice 632612095112 refers
  22. Fail25,591 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,591 miles
    Test number
    632612095112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about FGW 835

What vehicle is registration FGW 835 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FGW 835 on a blue petrol Austin 1800 first used on 1 Jun 1970. 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 FGW 835 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FGW 835 is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on FGW 835?
The MOT on FGW 835 is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FGW 835 done?
FGW 835 was recorded at 32,012 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 305 miles a year.
Has FGW 835 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FGW 835 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on FGW 835 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 FGW 835 find?
FGW 835 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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