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Grey and Black · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

WFF 749MOT history

WFF 749 is a grey and black petrol Austin first used on 27 Jul 1960. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 6 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
79,034 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
6 passed · 7 failed
Per year
197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WFF 749
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
27 Jul 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WFF 749 was last recorded at 79,034 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,780 miles · 26 May 2017
Between the last two tests
254 miles
Average per year
197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,034 miles
  • 2017 – 78,780 miles
  • 2011 – 77,980 miles
  • 2010 – 77,068 miles
  • 2009 – 76,042 miles
  • 2008 – 75,913 miles
  • 2007 – 75,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,034 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,034 miles (+254)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,034 miles
    Test number
    814797442905
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,780 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,780 miles
    Test number
    758404869166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  3. Fail78,778 miles (+5)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    999757791166
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  4. Fail78,773 miles (+793)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,773 miles
    Test number
    767413728377
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass77,980 miles (+54)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,980 miles
    Test number
    957506111191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steeringbox

  6. Fail77,926 miles (+858)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,926 miles
    Test number
    866345901141
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steeringbox

  7. Pass77,068 miles (+74)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,068 miles
    Test number
    703514370064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront offside bumper loose.

  8. Fail76,994 miles (+952)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    212121670022
    • DangerousBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront offside bumper loose.

  9. Pass76,042 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    541089019090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSteering box slight oil leak

  10. Fail76,042 miles (+129)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    603199319014
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSteering box slight oil leak

  11. Fail75,913 miles (+322)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    954582238321
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteCracks in steering wheel.
    • NoteSlight wear in near & offside front lower suspension trunions. steering box slight oil leak.

  12. Pass75,591 miles (+37)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,591 miles
    Test number
    284940237337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  13. Fail75,554 miles6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    550556117391
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Questions about WFF 749

What vehicle is registration WFF 749 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WFF 749 on a grey and black petrol Austin first used on 27 Jul 1960. 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 749 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WFF 749 expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WFF 749?
The MOT on WFF 749 expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WFF 749 done?
WFF 749 was recorded at 79,034 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 197 miles a year.
Has WFF 749 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WFF 749 has failed 7 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2017.
Has the mileage on WFF 749 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 WFF 749 find?
WFF 749 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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