Yes, MBW 281L is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 February 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for MBW 281L?

The MOT for MBW 281L is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of MBW 281L?

The recorded mileage for MBW 281L is 15,738 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MBW 281L ULEZ compliant?

No, MBW 281L does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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Road Tax Paid

1972 Austin MINI 1000 1.3L Petrol · MBW 281L

MBW 281L

1972 Austin MINI 1000 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1972. Recorded mileage 15,738 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model: AUSTIN MINI 1000
Year / Origin: 1972 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status: Valid until 27/03/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 15,738 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 27/03/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/02/2027

Mileage: 15,738 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1972
Engine: 1275cc

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MBW 281L Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
15,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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MBW 281L Mileage History

07/05/202215,552 mi
09/02/202415,612 mi+60 mi
13/02/202515,620 mi+8 mi
28/03/202615,738 mi+118 mi

Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

MBW 281L MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 20:19

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Austin Mini 1000 (MBW 281L) between May 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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