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Jensen 541R

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1958 · 3,993 cc

TEA 541MOT history

TEA 541 is a blue and blue petrol Jensen 541R first used on 20 Jun 1958. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 3,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
3,655 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
TEA 541
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jensen
Model
541R
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
20 Jun 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TEA 541 was last recorded at 3,655 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 1,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2009: 80 miles, lower than 99,757 miles on 18 Oct 2008.

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
2,518 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 3,655 miles
  • 2023 – 2,518 miles
  • 2022 – 1,731 miles
  • 2021 – 728 miles
  • 2020 – 577 miles
  • 2010 – 361 miles
  • 2009 – 80 miles
  • 2008 – 99,757 miles
  • 2007 – 99,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass3,655 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 Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass3,655 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    3,655 miles
    Test number
    700079163072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass2,518 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    2,518 miles
    Test number
    870080259456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1,731 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    1,731 miles
    Test number
    439788324811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    728 miles
    Test number
    824371958478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail728 miles (+151)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    728 miles
    Test number
    344983124985
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass577 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    577 miles
    Test number
    264779836372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass361 miles (+281)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    361 miles
    Test number
    271430010352
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass80 miles (-99,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80 miles
    Test number
    801371219352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,757 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    984362998204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail99,459 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    413062517478
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass99,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    791142717311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TEA 541

What vehicle is registration TEA 541 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TEA 541 on a blue and blue petrol Jensen 541R first used on 20 Jun 1958. 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 TEA 541 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TEA 541 expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TEA 541?
The MOT on TEA 541 expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TEA 541 done?
TEA 541 was recorded at 3,655 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
Has TEA 541 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TEA 541 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on TEA 541 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TEA 541 find?
TEA 541 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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