1987 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · D897 DPE

The Vauxhall Nova shows a fully roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 11 July 2025 at 48,570 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Each annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, indicating the vehicle has presented consistently clean to DVSA standards across the last five years. Recorded mileage stands at 48,570 against a 1987 build, equating to roughly 1,245 miles per year. The odometer moved only 678 miles between the July 2021 test at 47,892 and the July 2025 test at 48,570. Such low annual accumulation points to light use or extended periods of storage rather than active daily driving, and the absence of any gap exceeding thirteen months between tests suggests the keeper maintained continuous legal road use without lapsed certification. Because the MOT history flags no recurring faults, suspension wear, brake defects, or structural corrosion, the record alone gives no evidence of ongoing mechanical risk. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points for hidden rust, as a 39-year-old hatchback can conceal age-related decay not visible during a clean MOT. The original drivetrain and braking system also warrant hands-on checks for perished rubber bushes or seized calipers from prolonged standing. Given the spotless test lineage and minimal mileage, previous ownership appears to have prioritised preservation over exploitation. Verify the documented mileages against service stamps and V5C before purchase, since low-use classics can suffer from stale fluids and flat-spotted tyres despite an unblemished MOT trail.