Man Unknown Registrations by Year
There are 2,559 Man Unknown registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 2,559 Man Unknown registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1978 to 2025.
More were registered in 2017 than any other year (553 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 73.2% for 1997 cars up to 97.7% for 2016 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
84.4%
MOT pass rate
2,559
On UK roads
105,152
Median mileage
20 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Man Unknown registrations by year
40 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2025 Man Unknown
59 plates
2024 Man Unknown
86 plates
2023 Man Unknown
88 plates
2022 Man Unknown
36 plates
2021 Man Unknown
103 plates
83.7% pass
48,052 mi
2020 Man Unknown
55 plates
83.1% pass
62,580 mi
2019 Man Unknown
113 plates
85.3% pass
81,755 mi
2018 Man Unknown
399 plates
82.5% pass
90,891 mi
2017 Man Unknown
553 plates
83.3% pass
86,435 mi
2016 Man Unknown
113 plates
97.7% pass
36,992 mi
2015 Man Unknown
55 plates
96.1% pass
41,748 mi
2014 Man Unknown
61 plates
2013 Man Unknown
59 plates
2012 Man Unknown
55 plates
2011 Man Unknown
70 plates
2010 Man Unknown
44 plates
2009 Man Unknown
38 plates
81.0% pass
596,086 mi
2008 Man Unknown
64 plates
90.8% pass
283,620 mi
2007 Man Unknown
81 plates
76.5% pass
547,387 mi
2006 Man Unknown
91 plates
91.6% pass
188,812 mi
2005 Man Unknown
44 plates
2004 Man Unknown
56 plates
89.9% pass
148,746 mi
2003 Man Unknown
46 plates
80.4% pass
98,753 mi
2002 Man Unknown
21 plates
2001 Man Unknown
28 plates
2000 Man Unknown
20 plates
1999 Man Unknown
24 plates
1998 Man Unknown
27 plates
74.1% pass
214,921 mi
1997 Man Unknown
25 plates
73.2% pass
402,258 mi
1996 Man Unknown
12 plates
1995 Man Unknown
15 plates
1994 Man Unknown
6 plates
1993 Man Unknown
3 plates
1992 Man Unknown
1 plates
1990 Man Unknown
1 plates
1988 Man Unknown
2 plates
1986 Man Unknown
2 plates
1985 Man Unknown
1 plates
1980 Man Unknown
1 plates
1978 Man Unknown
1 plates
Man Unknown registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Man Unknowns are there in the UK?
There are 2,559 Man Unknown registrations on record across model years 1978 to 2025.
Which year had the most Man Unknowns registered?
2017 — 553 Man Unknowns were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Man Unknown?
The typical Man Unknown has covered around 105,152 miles.
Which Man Unknown year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2016 Man Unknown has the highest pass rate at 97.7%.