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Green · Petrol · 1962 · 2,286 cc

GFO 186MOT history

GFO 186 is a green petrol Land Rover first used on 1 May 1962. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 5,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
5,959 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFO 186
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 May 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFO 186 was last recorded at 5,959 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2010: 1,424 miles, lower than 99,890 miles on 13 Jul 2009.
  • 30 Nov 2013: 4,890 miles, lower than 4,898 miles on 16 Nov 2013.

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
5,953 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 5,959 miles
  • 2017 – 5,466 miles
  • 2016 – 5,182 miles
  • 2014 – 4,953 miles
  • 2013 – 4,890 miles
  • 2012 – 3,927 miles
  • 2011 – 3,077 miles
  • 2010 – 1,441 miles
  • 2009 – 99,890 miles
  • 2008 – 99,279 miles
  • 2007 – 98,657 miles
  • 2006 – 98,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,959 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,959 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    5,959 miles
    Test number
    373259211364
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail5,953 miles (+487)1 dangerous9 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,953 miles
    Test number
    499978697475
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass5,466 miles (+284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    5,466 miles
    Test number
    589049589030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  4. Pass5,182 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    5,182 miles
    Test number
    566731229881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,953 miles (+63)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    4,953 miles
    Test number
    948202724367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteCorroion to middle of car near rear shocks

  6. Pass4,890 miles (-8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    4,890 miles
    Test number
    767984433348
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

  7. Fail4,898 miles (+971)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,898 miles
    Test number
    349400023342
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

  8. Pass3,927 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    3,927 miles
    Test number
    378737602300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass3,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    3,077 miles
    Test number
    457529021395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass3,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    3,077 miles
    Test number
    728479921328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail3,077 miles (+1,636)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,077 miles
    Test number
    855489111367
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass1,441 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    1,441 miles
    Test number
    792792920348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail1,424 miles (-98,466)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,424 miles
    Test number
    762142470164
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  14. Pass99,890 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,890 miles
    Test number
    190374099145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,889 miles (+610)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,889 miles
    Test number
    572192789129
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass99,279 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,279 miles
    Test number
    240815978167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail99,260 miles (+603)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    503172778103
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass98,657 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    322727167197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    431694976111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GFO 186

What vehicle is registration GFO 186 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFO 186 on a green petrol Land Rover first used on 1 May 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 GFO 186 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GFO 186 expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GFO 186?
The MOT on GFO 186 expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GFO 186 done?
GFO 186 was recorded at 5,959 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
Has GFO 186 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFO 186 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on GFO 186 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GFO 186 find?
GFO 186 passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear lower leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, and 1 more.

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