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AC Cobra KIT CAR

Blue and White · Petrol · 1979 · 4,600 cc

MHV 805MOT history

MHV 805 is a blue and white petrol AC Cobra KIT CAR first used on 31 Dec 1979. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 20,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
20,902 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MHV 805
Registration format
Dateless
Make
AC
Model
Cobra KIT CAR
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
31 Dec 1979
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MHV 805 was last recorded at 20,902 miles on 15 May 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,746 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,902 miles
  • 2025 – 20,746 miles
  • 2024 – 20,698 miles
  • 2023 – 20,575 miles
  • 2022 – 19,926 miles
  • 2021 – 19,291 miles
  • 2020 – 18,768 miles
  • 2019 – 18,032 miles
  • 2018 – 16,594 miles
  • 2017 – 14,896 miles
  • 2016 – 13,845 miles
  • 2015 – 12,878 miles
  • 2014 – 10,811 miles
  • 2013 – 8,961 miles
  • 2012 – 6,718 miles
  • 2011 – 5,046 miles
  • 2008 – 4,931 miles
  • 2007 – 4,418 miles
  • 2006 – 3,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,902 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,902 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    20,902 miles
    Test number
    707411523006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass20,746 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    20,746 miles
    Test number
    867982297549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass20,698 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    20,698 miles
    Test number
    231135435894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass20,575 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    20,575 miles
    Test number
    369865501311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,926 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    19,926 miles
    Test number
    131069260482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,291 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    19,291 miles
    Test number
    436406387443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    18,768 miles
    Test number
    968197114765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,768 miles (+736)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,768 miles
    Test number
    625272839370
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass18,032 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,032 miles
    Test number
    204058680409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    16,594 miles
    Test number
    920079216145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,594 miles (+1,698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,594 miles
    Test number
    853815828141
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass14,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,896 miles
    Test number
    835982817986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,896 miles (+1,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,896 miles
    Test number
    257575360806
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  14. Pass13,845 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,845 miles
    Test number
    595620485365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

  15. Pass12,878 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,878 miles
    Test number
    226841325104
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Fail12,874 miles (+2,063)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,874 miles
    Test number
    847505415166
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass10,811 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,811 miles
    Test number
    955689814179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,802 miles (+1,841)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,802 miles
    Test number
    489413714166
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass8,961 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    8,961 miles
    Test number
    115994513107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail8,923 miles (+2,205)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,923 miles
    Test number
    396263103177
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass6,718 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    6,718 miles
    Test number
    667846372034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,046 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    5,046 miles
    Test number
    908114801125
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass4,931 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    4,931 miles
    Test number
    590989318246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,418 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    4,418 miles
    Test number
    981955317206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    3,513 miles
    Test number
    364284196128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MHV 805

What vehicle is registration MHV 805 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MHV 805 on a blue and white petrol AC Cobra KIT CAR first used on 31 Dec 1979. 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 MHV 805 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MHV 805 is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on MHV 805?
The MOT on MHV 805 is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MHV 805 done?
MHV 805 was recorded at 20,902 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 877 miles a year.
Has MHV 805 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MHV 805 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2020.
Has the mileage on MHV 805 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 MHV 805 find?
MHV 805 passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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