Alvis TD21
Red · Petrol · 1961 · 2,993 cc
JB 3945MOT history
JB 3945 is a red petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 31 Dec 1961. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 43,901 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 43,901 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 508 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- JB 3945
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Alvis
- Model
- TD21
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1961
- First used
- 31 Dec 1961
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
JB 3945 was last recorded at 43,901 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,166 miles · 9 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 735 miles
- Average per year
- 508 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,901 miles
- 2025 – 43,166 miles
- 2024 – 43,139 miles
- 2018 – 39,208 miles
- 2017 – 38,789 miles
- 2016 – 38,289 miles
- 2015 – 37,798 miles
- 2014 – 37,734 miles
- 2013 – 37,233 miles
- 2012 – 36,999 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,901 miles
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight noise
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 6 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,901 miles (+735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 43,901 miles
- Test number
- 423638512039
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,166 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 43,166 miles
- Test number
- 247482336463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail43,158 miles (+19)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,158 miles
- Test number
- 801161235762
- DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,139 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 43,139 miles
- Test number
- 769332444909
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail43,132 miles (+3,924)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,132 miles
- Test number
- 483542330561
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass39,208 miles (+419)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,208 miles
- Test number
- 673291281881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,789 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 38,789 miles
- Test number
- 708758721643
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slight noise
Fail38,786 miles (+497)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,786 miles
- Test number
- 368673646379
- FailureHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slight noise
Pass38,289 miles (+491)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 38,289 miles
- Test number
- 931991813521
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass37,798 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 37,798 miles
- Test number
- 105799875481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,764 miles (+30)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,764 miles
- Test number
- 807445365073
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Fail37,734 miles (+501)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,734 miles
- Test number
- 948185014378
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass37,233 miles (+234)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 37,233 miles
- Test number
- 646780893229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,999 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 36,999 miles
- Test number
- 906841642321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about JB 3945
- What vehicle is registration JB 3945 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show JB 3945 on a red petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 31 Dec 1961. 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 JB 3945 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JB 3945 is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on JB 3945?
- The MOT on JB 3945 is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has JB 3945 done?
- JB 3945 was recorded at 43,901 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 508 miles a year.
- Has JB 3945 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. JB 3945 has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on JB 3945 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 JB 3945 find?
- JB 3945 passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front track rod end ball joint has slight play both.
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