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MEN 436MOT history

MEN 436 is a green petrol Austin first used on 22 Nov 1960. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
441 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
26 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEN 436
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
22 Nov 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEN 436 was last recorded at 441 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2019: 5 miles, lower than 398 miles on 7 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
428 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
26 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 441 miles
  • 2024 – 428 miles
  • 2023 – 408 miles
  • 2022 – 249 miles
  • 2020 – 83 miles
  • 2019 – 7 miles
  • 2018 – 398 miles
  • 2017 – 184 miles
  • 2013 – 104 miles
  • 2011 – 64 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass441 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass441 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    441 miles
    Test number
    646707129646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass428 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    428 miles
    Test number
    677195807307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass408 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    408 miles
    Test number
    307185942652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail403 miles (+154)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    403 miles
    Test number
    184993557504
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass249 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    249 miles
    Test number
    155313983435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail245 miles (+162)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245 miles
    Test number
    797797532297
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83 miles
    Test number
    886052150559
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass7 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    7 miles
    Test number
    863803578431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail5 miles (-393)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5 miles
    Test number
    646489628250
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass398 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    398 miles
    Test number
    542957616915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass184 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    184 miles
    Test number
    836613263477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail184 miles (+80)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184 miles
    Test number
    901418284931
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass104 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104 miles
    Test number
    306997033077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished in some areas of traed
    • NoteClutch fluid leak, slave cylinder area
    • NoteSuspect fan belt loose/slipping
  14. Fail102 miles (+38)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102 miles
    Test number
    187007233438
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished in some areas of traed
    • NoteClutch fluid leak, slave cylinder area
    • NoteSuspect fan belt loose/slipping
  15. Pass64 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64 miles
    Test number
    848237601070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEN 436

What vehicle is registration MEN 436 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEN 436 on a green petrol Austin first used on 22 Nov 1960. 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 MEN 436 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MEN 436 expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MEN 436?
The MOT on MEN 436 expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MEN 436 done?
MEN 436 was recorded at 441 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 26 miles a year.
Has MEN 436 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEN 436 has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on MEN 436 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MEN 436 find?
MEN 436 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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