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Austin A40

Green · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

MSK 809MOT history

MSK 809 is a green petrol Austin A40 first used on 5 Apr 1960. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 73,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,371 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSK 809
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
5 Apr 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSK 809 was last recorded at 73,371 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2025: 72,526 miles, lower than 76,214 miles on 27 Apr 2024.

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
72,526 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,371 miles
  • 2025 – 72,526 miles
  • 2024 – 76,214 miles
  • 2023 – 76,214 miles
  • 2014 – 76,214 miles
  • 2012 – 76,214 miles
  • 2011 – 76,214 miles
  • 2009 – 76,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,371 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,371 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,371 miles
    Test number
    438592877780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,526 miles
    Test number
    162109657823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,526 miles (-3,688)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,526 miles
    Test number
    384020788699
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass76,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    151340236669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    852811683844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,214 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    396573159367
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass76,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    177365454433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
  8. Pass76,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    446304772016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,214 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    148539331027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,207 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,207 miles
    Test number
    553144289029
    • NoteSlight play detected in front R dispiser on propshaft
    • NoteSlight play in offside front king pin

Questions about MSK 809

What vehicle is registration MSK 809 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSK 809 on a green petrol Austin A40 first used on 5 Apr 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 MSK 809 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MSK 809 is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on MSK 809?
The MOT on MSK 809 is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MSK 809 done?
MSK 809 was recorded at 73,371 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026.
Has MSK 809 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSK 809 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on MSK 809 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MSK 809 find?
MSK 809 passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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