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Morris Minor 1000

White · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

235 FRTMOT history

235 FRT is a white petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 27 Jul 1960. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 16,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
16,206 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
235 FRT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
27 Jul 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

235 FRT was last recorded at 16,206 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2015: 350 miles, lower than 96,804 miles on 12 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,942 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 16,206 miles
  • 2022 – 15,942 miles
  • 2021 – 15,362 miles
  • 2020 – 14,797 miles
  • 2019 – 14,222 miles
  • 2018 – 11,127 miles
  • 2017 – 7,190 miles
  • 2016 – 4,204 miles
  • 2015 – 352 miles
  • 2014 – 96,804 miles
  • 2013 – 95,842 miles
  • 2012 – 95,201 miles
  • 2011 – 94,453 miles
  • 2010 – 93,965 miles
  • 2009 – 92,670 miles
  • 2008 – 91,350 miles
  • 2007 – 89,511 miles
  • 2006 – 88,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,206 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,206 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    16,206 miles
    Test number
    672675082537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,942 miles (+580)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    15,942 miles
    Test number
    824965796024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass15,362 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    15,362 miles
    Test number
    524031568958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail15,354 miles (+557)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,354 miles
    Test number
    698669801638
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass14,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    14,797 miles
    Test number
    925264851491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail14,797 miles (+575)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,797 miles
    Test number
    809914451184
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass14,222 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    14,222 miles
    Test number
    134798011646
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail14,217 miles (+3,090)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,217 miles
    Test number
    451704861792
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached linkage (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass11,127 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    11,127 miles
    Test number
    881376425332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,190 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    7,190 miles
    Test number
    215238900437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail7,188 miles (+2,984)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,188 miles
    Test number
    347750697389
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner whell arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass4,204 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    4,204 miles
    Test number
    718026310495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail4,203 miles (+3,851)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,203 miles
    Test number
    845210905659
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass352 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    352 miles
    Test number
    980292439152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail350 miles (-96,454)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    350 miles
    Test number
    668506901146
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass96,804 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    237645854295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail96,804 miles (+962)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    327114154473
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass95,842 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,842 miles
    Test number
    588736353288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail95,841 miles (+640)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,841 miles
    Test number
    985715953220
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass95,201 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,201 miles
    Test number
    989198152264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail95,200 miles (+747)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,200 miles
    Test number
    816367252293
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass94,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,453 miles
    Test number
    628562151295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail94,453 miles (+488)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,453 miles
    Test number
    375531251277
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass93,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    422686340276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,965 miles (+1,295)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    750846040262
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass92,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    951076429216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail92,670 miles (+1,320)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    341915829284
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass91,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    574518928281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail91,350 miles (+1,839)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    963358128290
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  30. Pass89,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    954159527289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail89,511 miles (+1,172)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    661269627285
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass88,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    372097556295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail88,338 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    613167456290
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 235 FRT

What vehicle is registration 235 FRT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 235 FRT on a white petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 27 Jul 1960. 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 235 FRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 235 FRT expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 235 FRT?
The MOT on 235 FRT expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 235 FRT done?
235 FRT was recorded at 16,206 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023.
Has 235 FRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 235 FRT has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on 235 FRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 235 FRT find?
235 FRT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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