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Austin A40

Cream · Petrol · 1949 · 1,200 cc

SVS 654MOT history

SVS 654 is a cream petrol Austin A40 first used on 24 Feb 1993. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 1,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
1,981 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
99 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SVS 654
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1949
First used
24 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SVS 654 was last recorded at 1,981 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
1,876 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
99 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1,981 miles
  • 2025 – 1,876 miles
  • 2024 – 1,795 miles
  • 2023 – 1,720 miles
  • 2022 – 1,664 miles
  • 2021 – 1,530 miles
  • 2020 – 1,444 miles
  • 2019 – 1,437 miles
  • 2018 – 1,365 miles
  • 2017 – 1,275 miles
  • 2016 – 1,261 miles
  • 2015 – 1,091 miles
  • 2014 – 1,024 miles
  • 2013 – 957 miles
  • 2012 – 838 miles
  • 2011 – 668 miles
  • 2010 – 624 miles
  • 2009 – 397 miles
  • 2008 – 125 miles
  • 2007 – 104 miles
  • 2006 – 23 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,981 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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,981 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    1,981 miles
    Test number
    618024964921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass1,876 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    1,876 miles
    Test number
    110729300407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1,795 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    1,795 miles
    Test number
    515804939985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass1,720 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    1,720 miles
    Test number
    375909132933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail1,715 miles (+51)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,715 miles
    Test number
    803399516334
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass1,664 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    1,664 miles
    Test number
    128964580863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass1,530 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    1,530 miles
    Test number
    463093867321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass1,444 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    1,444 miles
    Test number
    419086296674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass1,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    1,437 miles
    Test number
    461156953903
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake binding slightly

  10. Fail1,437 miles (+72)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,437 miles
    Test number
    744465514675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake binding slightly

  11. Pass1,365 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    1,365 miles
    Test number
    625649939784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass1,275 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    1,275 miles
    Test number
    741135609639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass1,261 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    1,261 miles
    Test number
    184905553709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass1,091 miles (+67)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    1,091 miles
    Test number
    635654005277
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding slightly

  15. Pass1,024 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    1,024 miles
    Test number
    639367414221
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Fail1,019 miles (+62)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,019 miles
    Test number
    345366004201
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake slack adjuster locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNO WASHERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

  17. Pass957 miles (+119)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    957 miles
    Test number
    137536523227
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding slightly

  18. Pass838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    838 miles
    Test number
    399365032468
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail838 miles (+170)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    838 miles
    Test number
    159445432225
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass668 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    668 miles
    Test number
    555565311202
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass624 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    624 miles
    Test number
    783566030237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail609 miles (+212)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    609 miles
    Test number
    304189700211
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteWear evident in steering box and n/s idler

  23. Pass397 miles (+272)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    397 miles
    Test number
    930889349142
    • NoteMovement evident at bottom steering box bush/arm
    • NoteWear evident o/s kingpin

  24. Pass125 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    125 miles
    Test number
    364886258187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass104 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    104 miles
    Test number
    500310667268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23 miles
    Test number
    463011866278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SVS 654

What vehicle is registration SVS 654 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SVS 654 on a cream petrol Austin A40 first used on 24 Feb 1993. 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 SVS 654 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SVS 654 is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SVS 654?
The MOT on SVS 654 is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SVS 654 done?
SVS 654 was recorded at 1,981 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 99 miles a year.
Has SVS 654 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SVS 654 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on SVS 654 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 SVS 654 find?
SVS 654 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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