Austin Healey 3000

Cream and Green · Petrol · 1962 · 3,000 cc

WFF 465MOT history

WFF 465 is a cream and green petrol Austin Healey 3000 first used on 16 May 1996. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 18,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
18,022 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
WFF 465
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
3000
Colour
Cream and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
16 May 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

WFF 465 was last recorded at 18,022 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 3,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2010: 965 miles, lower than 98,917 miles on 8 Sept 2009.

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
14,687 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 18,022 miles
  • 2021 – 14,687 miles
  • 2019 – 12,979 miles
  • 2018 – 11,124 miles
  • 2017 – 9,360 miles
  • 2016 – 7,512 miles
  • 2015 – 5,552 miles
  • 2014 – 3,133 miles
  • 2011 – 2,520 miles
  • 2010 – 965 miles
  • 2009 – 98,917 miles
  • 2008 – 97,353 miles
  • 2007 – 94,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,022 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,022 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    18,022 miles
    Test number
    499381617006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass14,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    14,687 miles
    Test number
    277074328051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail14,687 miles (+1,708)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,687 miles
    Test number
    919423736123
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass12,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    12,979 miles
    Test number
    549046322874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail12,979 miles (+1,855)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,979 miles
    Test number
    402422412993
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass11,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    11,124 miles
    Test number
    393767341728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Fail11,124 miles (+1,764)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,124 miles
    Test number
    629905101926
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass9,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    9,360 miles
    Test number
    448411063199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail9,360 miles (+1,848)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,360 miles
    Test number
    589368209507
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass7,512 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    7,512 miles
    Test number
    411667384510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass5,552 miles (+2,419)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    5,552 miles
    Test number
    157248715165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/S/R leaf spring rebound pin slight play

  12. Pass3,133 miles (+613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    3,133 miles
    Test number
    206872534120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass2,520 miles (+1,555)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    2,520 miles
    Test number
    977882641202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering box leaking

  14. Pass965 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    965 miles
    Test number
    644047850202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight lift in N/S/F king pin

  15. Fail965 miles (-97,952)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    965 miles
    Test number
    602002250212
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight lift in N/S/F king pin

  16. Pass98,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    573431359293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail98,917 miles (+1,564)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    890314649240
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass97,353 miles (+2,567)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,353 miles
    Test number
    324444628234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteLight switch faulty
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePlay in steering gear

  19. Pass94,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    933752227244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about WFF 465

What vehicle is registration WFF 465 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WFF 465 on a cream and green petrol Austin Healey 3000 first used on 16 May 1996. 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 WFF 465 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WFF 465 expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WFF 465?
The MOT on WFF 465 expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WFF 465 done?
WFF 465 was recorded at 18,022 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023.
Has WFF 465 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WFF 465 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on WFF 465 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WFF 465 find?
WFF 465 passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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