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Morris Minor 1000

Maroon · Petrol · 1968 · 998 cc

1961 SLMOT history

1961 SL is a maroon petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 31 Dec 1968. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 2,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
2,891 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
95 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1961 SL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1968
First used
31 Dec 1968
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1961 SL was last recorded at 2,891 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
2,891 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
95 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 2,891 miles
  • 2025 – 1,433 miles
  • 2013 – 1,178 miles
  • 2012 – 1,171 miles
  • 2011 – 1,165 miles
  • 2010 – 1,159 miles
  • 2009 – 1,152 miles
  • 2008 – 1,137 miles
  • 2007 – 1,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,891 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    2,891 miles
    Test number
    550150281607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail2,891 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,891 miles
    Test number
    337924709028
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass2,891 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    2,891 miles
    Test number
    881793777742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass1,433 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    1,433 miles
    Test number
    887928654627
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass1,178 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    1,178 miles
    Test number
    588031133255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass1,171 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    1,171 miles
    Test number
    187815532260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass1,165 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    1,165 miles
    Test number
    786789221251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass1,159 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    1,159 miles
    Test number
    680610130256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass1,152 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    1,152 miles
    Test number
    284592339283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass1,137 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    1,137 miles
    Test number
    914333138214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass1,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    1,131 miles
    Test number
    100656337272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1961 SL

What vehicle is registration 1961 SL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1961 SL on a maroon petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 31 Dec 1968. 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 1961 SL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1961 SL is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1961 SL?
The MOT on 1961 SL is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1961 SL done?
1961 SL was recorded at 2,891 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 95 miles a year.
Has 1961 SL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1961 SL has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 1961 SL 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 1961 SL find?
1961 SL passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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