Royal

Blue and Cream · Petrol · 1982 · 3,442 cc

MWP 439MOT history

MWP 439 is a blue and cream petrol Royal first used on 14 May 1982. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
45,150 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MWP 439
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Royal
Colour
Blue and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,442 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
14 May 1982
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MWP 439 was last recorded at 45,150 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,291 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,859 miles
Average per year
1,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,150 miles
  • 2025 – 43,291 miles
  • 2024 – 42,086 miles
  • 2023 – 40,910 miles
  • 2021 – 37,541 miles
  • 2020 – 35,362 miles
  • 2019 – 32,853 miles
  • 2018 – 30,431 miles
  • 2017 – 28,312 miles
  • 2016 – 25,973 miles
  • 2015 – 23,966 miles
  • 2014 – 21,325 miles
  • 2013 – 18,900 miles
  • 2012 – 16,498 miles
  • 2011 – 14,154 miles
  • 2010 – 12,654 miles
  • 2009 – 10,812 miles
  • 2008 – 8,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,150 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,150 miles (+1,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    45,150 miles
    Test number
    786827275413
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass43,291 miles (+1,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    696265957564
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,086 miles (+1,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,086 miles
    Test number
    140502076450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,910 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    614706085476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,541 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,541 miles
    Test number
    314787521622
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass35,362 miles (+2,509)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,362 miles
    Test number
    381605255959
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass32,853 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    293605929142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,431 miles (+2,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,431 miles
    Test number
    375819314654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommended (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass28,312 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,312 miles
    Test number
    137526224451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail28,307 miles (+2,334)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,307 miles
    Test number
    136760726651
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass25,973 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,973 miles
    Test number
    340451465426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail25,951 miles (+1,985)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,951 miles
    Test number
    995499261514
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking possibly main seal or pipe unions (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass23,966 miles (+2,641)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,966 miles
    Test number
    929105205193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

  14. Pass21,325 miles (+2,425)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,325 miles
    Test number
    836353214179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  15. Pass18,900 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,900 miles
    Test number
    758346313118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,498 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,498 miles
    Test number
    735553922133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail16,422 miles (+2,268)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,422 miles
    Test number
    635358612175
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass14,154 miles (+1,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,154 miles
    Test number
    767627891090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass12,654 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,654 miles
    Test number
    423569010170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail12,654 miles (+1,842)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,654 miles
    Test number
    450849010126
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass10,812 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,812 miles
    Test number
    482489399073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,757 miles (+2,367)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,757 miles
    Test number
    874537199034
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePlay in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

  23. Pass8,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,390 miles
    Test number
    920015198012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MWP 439

What vehicle is registration MWP 439 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MWP 439 on a blue and cream petrol Royal first used on 14 May 1982. 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 MWP 439 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MWP 439 is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on MWP 439?
The MOT on MWP 439 is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MWP 439 done?
MWP 439 was recorded at 45,150 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,995 miles a year.
Has MWP 439 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MWP 439 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on MWP 439 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 MWP 439 find?
MWP 439 passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside; oil leak, but not excessive.

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