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Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 1,275 cc

YLL 71MOT history

YLL 71 is a blue petrol Austin Healey first used on 31 Dec 1961. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 34,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
34,262 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YLL 71
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
31 Dec 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YLL 71 was last recorded at 34,262 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,963 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,262 miles
  • 2024 – 33,963 miles
  • 2023 – 33,384 miles
  • 2016 – 33,093 miles
  • 2015 – 33,022 miles
  • 2012 – 32,809 miles
  • 2011 – 32,804 miles
  • 2010 – 32,785 miles
  • 2008 – 32,569 miles
  • 2007 – 32,037 miles
  • 2006 – 30,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,262 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,262 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    34,262 miles
    Test number
    240367916134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,963 miles (+579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    33,963 miles
    Test number
    699159762853
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight binding on front brakes
  3. Pass33,384 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,384 miles
    Test number
    711184551375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail33,383 miles (+290)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    922193553445
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass33,093 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,093 miles
    Test number
    444156401445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,022 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,022 miles
    Test number
    577438025180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,809 miles
    Test number
    877801272273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,809 miles (+5)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,809 miles
    Test number
    378830172461
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
  9. Pass32,804 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,804 miles
    Test number
    766399321134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,785 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,785 miles
    Test number
    930297320146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,569 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,569 miles
    Test number
    372110928483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    801190837197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    704340537146
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
  14. Pass30,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,858 miles
    Test number
    350101836173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YLL 71

What vehicle is registration YLL 71 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YLL 71 on a blue petrol Austin Healey first used on 31 Dec 1961. 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 YLL 71 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YLL 71 expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YLL 71?
The MOT on YLL 71 expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YLL 71 done?
YLL 71 was recorded at 34,262 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 178 miles a year.
Has YLL 71 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YLL 71 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on YLL 71 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 YLL 71 find?
YLL 71 passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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