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Maroon · Petrol · 1938 · 885 cc

GUA 417MOT history

GUA 417 is a maroon petrol Austin Seven first used on 12 Jul 1938. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
70,735 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GUA 417
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Seven
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1938
First used
12 Jul 1938
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GUA 417 was last recorded at 70,735 miles on 27 May 2026, 500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,235 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
500 miles
Average per year
391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,735 miles
  • 2025 – 70,235 miles
  • 2024 – 69,824 miles
  • 2023 – 69,451 miles
  • 2022 – 69,007 miles
  • 2019 – 68,471 miles
  • 2018 – 67,991 miles
  • 2017 – 67,475 miles
  • 2016 – 67,096 miles
  • 2015 – 66,597 miles
  • 2014 – 66,206 miles
  • 2013 – 65,378 miles
  • 2012 – 64,890 miles
  • 2011 – 64,721 miles
  • 2010 – 64,341 miles
  • 2009 – 63,843 miles
  • 2008 – 63,408 miles
  • 2007 – 63,094 miles
  • 2006 – 62,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,735 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,735 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    192944134656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,235 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,235 miles
    Test number
    511415399242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,824 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,824 miles
    Test number
    323844048828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,451 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,451 miles
    Test number
    793540776899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,007 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,007 miles
    Test number
    510676017328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,471 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,471 miles
    Test number
    627571092487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,991 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,991 miles
    Test number
    944076421306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,475 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,475 miles
    Test number
    325971130599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,096 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    619618769117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,597 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    588628945142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,206 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,206 miles
    Test number
    329488494131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,378 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    379535753188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,890 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,890 miles
    Test number
    288990452454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  14. Pass64,721 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,721 miles
    Test number
    675311151174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,718 miles (+377)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,718 miles
    Test number
    225823241405
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
  16. Pass64,341 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,341 miles
    Test number
    144248740118
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  17. Fail64,338 miles (+495)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,338 miles
    Test number
    204834040122
    • FailureFront Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  18. Pass63,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    532358139173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  19. Fail63,843 miles (+435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    641668539103
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
  20. Pass63,408 miles (+314)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    742537438193
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFoot brake efficiency 51%,in need of ajdustment or repair
  21. Pass63,094 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    504504247140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    763569916169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GUA 417

What vehicle is registration GUA 417 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GUA 417 on a maroon petrol Austin Seven first used on 12 Jul 1938. 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 GUA 417 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GUA 417 is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on GUA 417?
The MOT on GUA 417 is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GUA 417 done?
GUA 417 was recorded at 70,735 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 391 miles a year.
Has GUA 417 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GUA 417 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2011.
Has the mileage on GUA 417 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 GUA 417 find?
GUA 417 passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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