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Cream and Black · Petrol · 1964 · 2,912 cc

WAR 483MOT history

WAR 483 is a cream and black petrol Austin Healey first used on 8 Jul 1988. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 20,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
20,943 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WAR 483
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey
Colour
Cream and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,912 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
8 Jul 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WAR 483 was last recorded at 20,943 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,443 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
500 miles
Average per year
683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,943 miles
  • 2023 – 20,443 miles
  • 2022 – 20,273 miles
  • 2021 – 19,660 miles
  • 2020 – 19,468 miles
  • 2019 – 17,021 miles
  • 2017 – 15,571 miles
  • 2016 – 14,814 miles
  • 2015 – 13,715 miles
  • 2014 – 13,131 miles
  • 2013 – 13,023 miles
  • 2012 – 11,847 miles
  • 2011 – 11,388 miles
  • 2010 – 10,581 miles
  • 2009 – 9,986 miles
  • 2008 – 9,330 miles
  • 2007 – 8,473 miles
  • 2006 – 7,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,943 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,943 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    20,943 miles
    Test number
    957186713140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,443 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    20,443 miles
    Test number
    812835537815
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail20,442 miles (+169)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,442 miles
    Test number
    352392758392
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass20,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,273 miles
    Test number
    152227848674
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  5. Fail20,273 miles (+613)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,273 miles
    Test number
    328969027646
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  6. Pass19,660 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    19,660 miles
    Test number
    607461769006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,468 miles (+2,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    19,468 miles
    Test number
    703119925449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass17,021 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,021 miles
    Test number
    583349893428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,571 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    15,571 miles
    Test number
    490220853168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,814 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,814 miles
    Test number
    434054009346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,715 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,715 miles
    Test number
    295195305438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,131 miles (+108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,131 miles
    Test number
    305069034161
    • NoteSlight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

  13. Pass13,023 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,023 miles
    Test number
    297480043474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,847 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,847 miles
    Test number
    316694402171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,840 miles (+452)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,840 miles
    Test number
    418491302121
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass11,388 miles (+807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,388 miles
    Test number
    389195791000
    • NoteN/s/ outer sill is corroded

  17. Pass10,581 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,581 miles
    Test number
    973461690090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,986 miles (+656)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,986 miles
    Test number
    344484119109
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front king pin
    • NoteSlight play in offside front kingpin
    • NoteSlight play in steering box drop arm

  19. Pass9,330 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,330 miles
    Test number
    893852628131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,473 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,473 miles
    Test number
    722855187056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,899 miles
    Test number
    250929256044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WAR 483

What vehicle is registration WAR 483 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WAR 483 on a cream and black petrol Austin Healey first used on 8 Jul 1988. 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 WAR 483 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WAR 483 expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WAR 483?
The MOT on WAR 483 expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WAR 483 done?
WAR 483 was recorded at 20,943 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 683 miles a year.
Has WAR 483 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WAR 483 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on WAR 483 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 WAR 483 find?
WAR 483 passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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