Bedford OWB

Blue and Cream · Petrol · 1944 · 4,303 cc

GAL 967MOT history

GAL 967 is a blue and cream petrol Bedford OWB first used on 22 Mar 1944. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 20,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
20,717 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
GAL 967
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bedford
Model
OWB
Colour
Blue and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,303 cc
Year of manufacture
1944
First used
22 Mar 1944
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GAL 967 was last recorded at 20,717 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2018: 35,505 miles, lower than 35,510 miles on 2 Jun 2017.
  • 8 Jul 2024: 19,760 miles, lower than 85,228 miles on 3 Jul 2023.

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
20,292 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,717 miles
  • 2025 – 20,292 miles
  • 2024 – 19,760 miles
  • 2023 – 85,228 miles
  • 2022 – 85,001 miles
  • 2020 – 35,510 miles
  • 2019 – 35,505 miles
  • 2018 – 35,505 miles
  • 2017 – 35,510 miles
  • 2016 – 35,505 miles
  • 2015 – 35,505 miles
  • 2014 – 35,249 miles
  • 2013 – 35,072 miles
  • 2012 – 34,917 miles
  • 2010 – 34,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin slight play
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryAll tyres are out of date - heritage vehicle type

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • All rear tyres over ten year old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight play in both front wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,717 miles (+425)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    20,717 miles
    Test number
    582710685503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are out of date - heritage vehicle type

  2. Pass20,292 miles (+532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    20,292 miles
    Test number
    308468084953
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front king pin slight play

  3. Pass19,760 miles (-65,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    19,760 miles
    Test number
    768612130523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear tyres over ten year old
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres exceed the 10yr age limit though the vehicle is historical interest

  4. Pass85,228 miles (+227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    466105205243
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear tyres over ten year old
    • AdvisoryBoth front king pins slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre exceed the 10 yr age limit though the vehicle is of historical interest

  5. Pass85,001 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,001 miles
    Test number
    697693031044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus all rear tyres (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres exceed the 10 yr age limit though the vehicle is of historical interest
    • AdvisorySteering colonm support bush worn

  6. Pass35,506 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,506 km
    Test number
    852023972659
    • AdvisoryAll rear tyres over 10 yr old
    • AdvisoryBoth fitted front tyres exceed the 10 yr age limit though the vehicle is of historical interest
    • AdvisoryFree play in steering box detectable at the steering wheel
    • AdvisoryServiceable oil leaks around engine/gearbox area
    • AdvisorySlight lift noticeable in nearside king pin
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear propshaft universal joint
    • AdvisorySupport bush on steering colomn tube worn

  7. Pass35,510 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,510 miles
    Test number
    136714637767
    • AdvisoryFree play in steering system detected at the steering wheel
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  8. Pass35,505 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    934596131542
    • AdvisoryImbalance to rear service brakes
    • AdvisoryNoticeable play in rear axle prop shaft U’J
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisorySteering system free play detected at the wheel at a borderline pass level

  9. Pass35,505 miles (-5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    410630351304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass35,510 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,510 miles
    Test number
    192513443114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,505 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    293748013249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass35,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    404943902287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,505 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    517329295175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,249 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,249 miles
    Test number
    486835274159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,072 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    588461433143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,917 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    779591592064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,781 miles
    Test number
    214899050231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,781 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,781 miles
    Test number
    364189450271
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • Repaired at testPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Questions about GAL 967

What vehicle is registration GAL 967 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GAL 967 on a blue and cream petrol Bedford OWB first used on 22 Mar 1944. 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 GAL 967 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GAL 967 is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on GAL 967?
The MOT on GAL 967 is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GAL 967 done?
GAL 967 was recorded at 20,717 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026.
Has GAL 967 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GAL 967 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2017.
Has the mileage on GAL 967 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GAL 967 find?
GAL 967 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front king pin slight play; offside front king pin slight play, and 4 more.

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