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Austin A40

Black · Petrol · 1954 · 1,200 cc

GFV 782MOT history

GFV 782 is a black petrol Austin A40 first used on 19 Jan 1954. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 63,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,461 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
88 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFV 782
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
19 Jan 1954
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFV 782 was last recorded at 63,461 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,381 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
88 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,461 miles
  • 2025 – 63,381 miles
  • 2024 – 63,307 miles
  • 2023 – 63,229 miles
  • 2022 – 63,127 miles
  • 2018 – 62,961 miles
  • 2008 – 62,578 miles
  • 2007 – 62,161 miles
  • 2006 – 61,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,461 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,461 miles
    Test number
    709524963001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass63,381 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,381 miles
    Test number
    265009181374
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass63,307 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,307 miles
    Test number
    611913569551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,229 miles
    Test number
    771455071283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail63,229 miles (+102)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,229 miles
    Test number
    915417124330
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working All Position Lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,127 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,127 miles
    Test number
    767408402266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,961 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    211587629746
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass62,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    594399418251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,578 miles (+417)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    841709918221
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass62,161 miles (+420)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    271076777466
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak at gearbox

  11. Pass61,741 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    653264396178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s front bump stop insurcure

Questions about GFV 782

What vehicle is registration GFV 782 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFV 782 on a black petrol Austin A40 first used on 19 Jan 1954. 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 GFV 782 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFV 782 is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on GFV 782?
The MOT on GFV 782 is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GFV 782 done?
GFV 782 was recorded at 63,461 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 88 miles a year.
Has GFV 782 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFV 782 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on GFV 782 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 GFV 782 find?
GFV 782 passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm.

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