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Austin A30

Green · Petrol · 1956 · 800 cc

LFR 968MOT history

LFR 968 is a green petrol Austin A30 first used on 23 Jul 1956. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 3 of 4 MOT tests, with 5,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
5,751 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
4
3 passed · 1 failed
Per year
162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LFR 968
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A30
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
800 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
23 Jul 1956
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LFR 968 was last recorded at 5,751 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
5,615 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 5,751 miles
  • 2024 – 5,615 miles
  • 2023 – 5,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,751 miles
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track and drag link ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush perished (5.3.4 (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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

4 tests since 25 Jan 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,751 miles (+136)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    5,751 miles
    Test number
    893672672741
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track and drag link ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass5,615 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    5,615 miles
    Test number
    683242079056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,399 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    5,399 miles
    Test number
    458989960772
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail5,399 miles3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,399 miles
    Test number
    179595535269
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working switch defective (3.4 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Questions about LFR 968

What vehicle is registration LFR 968 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LFR 968 on a green petrol Austin A30 first used on 23 Jul 1956. 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 LFR 968 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LFR 968 expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LFR 968?
The MOT on LFR 968 expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LFR 968 done?
LFR 968 was recorded at 5,751 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 162 miles a year.
Has LFR 968 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LFR 968 has failed 1 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LFR 968 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 LFR 968 find?
LFR 968 passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track and drag link ball joints; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perished; offside front upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush perished.

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