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Alvis TD21

Grey · Petrol · 1962 · 2,993 cc

NSL 477MOT history

NSL 477 is a grey petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 15 Feb 1962. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 23,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
23,135 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSL 477
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TD21
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
15 Feb 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSL 477 was last recorded at 23,135 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,128 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,135 miles
  • 2025 – 23,128 miles
  • 2024 – 22,831 miles
  • 2023 – 22,668 miles
  • 2022 – 22,661 miles
  • 2021 – 22,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,135 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,135 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    23,135 miles
    Test number
    970788137400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail23,128 miles (+291)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    298984933708
    • MajorNearside Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement idler box (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass22,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    22,837 miles
    Test number
    389938224604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail22,837 miles (+6)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,837 miles
    Test number
    599329100532
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail22,831 miles (+109)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,831 miles
    Test number
    672327477012
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm idler box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass22,722 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    22,722 miles
    Test number
    862201204540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,668 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    22,668 miles
    Test number
    600880974075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,661 miles (+56)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,661 miles
    Test number
    361919784307
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  9. Pass22,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    160980509026
    • AdvisoryGeneral welded plates to chassis
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever pulls upto stop
    • AdvisoryHazards fitted but not working
    • AdvisoryOffside sill outer and inner corroded
  10. Fail22,605 miles5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    166926869582
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges sill panel (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral welded plates to chassis
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever pulls upto stop
    • AdvisoryHazards fitted but not working
    • AdvisoryOffside sill outer and inner corroded

Questions about NSL 477

What vehicle is registration NSL 477 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSL 477 on a grey petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 15 Feb 1962. 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 NSL 477 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSL 477 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on NSL 477?
The MOT on NSL 477 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NSL 477 done?
NSL 477 was recorded at 23,135 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 116 miles a year.
Has NSL 477 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSL 477 has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on NSL 477 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 NSL 477 find?
NSL 477 passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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