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Lagonda Rapier

Black · Petrol · 1935 · 997 cc

JB 7885MOT history

JB 7885 is a black petrol Lagonda Rapier first used on 27 Nov 1935. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 36,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2025
Mileage
36,601 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JB 7885
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lagonda
Model
Rapier
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
997 cc
Year of manufacture
1935
First used
27 Nov 1935
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

JB 7885 was last recorded at 36,601 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 1,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,600 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,001 miles
Average per year
1,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 36,601 miles
  • 2023 – 35,600 miles
  • 2022 – 33,722 miles
  • 2021 – 33,066 miles
  • 2020 – 32,372 miles
  • 2019 – 31,055 miles
  • 2018 – 29,630 miles
  • 2017 – 28,865 miles
  • 2016 – 28,727 miles
  • 2014 – 27,231 miles
  • 2012 – 23,745 miles
  • 2011 – 22,296 miles
  • 2010 – 19,562 miles
  • 2009 – 17,091 miles
  • 2008 – 12,711 miles
  • 2007 – 9,903 miles
  • 2006 – 7,985 miles
  • 2005 – 7,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,601 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    36,601 miles
    Test number
    954830941913
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail36,601 miles (+1,001)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,601 miles
    Test number
    973782447139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,600 miles (+1,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    585198097156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass33,722 miles (+656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    518705648873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass33,066 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    320505469462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,372 miles (+1,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,372 miles
    Test number
    907459625300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass31,055 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    542177405629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass29,630 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,630 miles
    Test number
    928467785167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,865 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,865 miles
    Test number
    735963708859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,727 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,727 miles
    Test number
    105751858877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,231 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,231 miles
    Test number
    307518594424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,745 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    857696892299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,296 miles (+2,734)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,296 miles
    Test number
    217050981227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass19,562 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,562 miles
    Test number
    951872480246
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass17,091 miles (+4,380)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,091 miles
    Test number
    563715379208
    • NoteSlight lift in offside kingpin and slight lift and play in nearside kingpin

  16. Pass12,711 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,711 miles
    Test number
    382267188490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,903 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,903 miles
    Test number
    331292797256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,985 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,985 miles
    Test number
    344996596205
    • NoteBattery insecure

  19. Fail7,985 miles (+722)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,985 miles
    Test number
    504653496259
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Pass7,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    7,263 miles
    Test number
    972194895264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JB 7885

What vehicle is registration JB 7885 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JB 7885 on a black petrol Lagonda Rapier first used on 27 Nov 1935. 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 7885 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JB 7885 expired on 15 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JB 7885?
The MOT on JB 7885 expired on 15 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JB 7885 done?
JB 7885 was recorded at 36,601 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 1,575 miles a year.
Has JB 7885 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JB 7885 has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on JB 7885 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 7885 find?
JB 7885 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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