1985 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · B966 BML
1985 Vauxhall Nova (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11/03/1985. Recorded mileage 25,492 miles. MOT valid until 18/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1196cc
B966 BML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 25,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B966 BML Mileage History
- 26/06/202423,529 mi
- 27/06/202524,766 mi+1,237 mi
- 01/07/202524,777 mi+11 mi
- 13/07/202625,481 mi+704 mi
- 14/07/202625,492 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B966 BML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Vauxhall Nova (B966 BML) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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