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Morris Minor 1000

Black · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

243 UXOMOT history

243 UXO is a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 4 Nov 1959. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2025
Mileage
74,471 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
243 UXO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
4 Nov 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

243 UXO was last recorded at 74,471 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,428 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,471 miles
  • 2023 – 74,428 miles
  • 2022 – 74,345 miles
  • 2021 – 74,300 miles
  • 2019 – 74,228 miles
  • 2018 – 74,176 miles
  • 2017 – 74,023 miles
  • 2016 – 73,899 miles
  • 2015 – 73,774 miles
  • 2014 – 73,462 miles
  • 2013 – 72,843 miles
  • 2012 – 72,256 miles
  • 2011 – 72,139 miles
  • 2010 – 71,738 miles
  • 2009 – 71,419 miles
  • 2008 – 70,178 miles
  • 2007 – 69,906 miles
  • 2006 – 69,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,471 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front lower tronion slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,471 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,471 miles
    Test number
    626220899725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,428 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,428 miles
    Test number
    993975005713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    514956215442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,345 miles (+45)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    965798227917
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass74,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    402197986613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,300 miles (+72)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    760402701373
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass74,228 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,228 miles
    Test number
    633602079507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower tronion slight play

  8. Pass74,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    555167526875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower tronion slight play

  9. Fail74,176 miles (+153)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    290286364581
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower tronion slight play

  10. Pass74,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,023 miles
    Test number
    105788071300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,023 miles (+124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,023 miles
    Test number
    194393382796
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass73,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    788310368967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,899 miles (+125)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    406941696847
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake has slight binding

  14. Pass73,774 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,774 miles
    Test number
    327234785067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,757 miles (+295)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,757 miles
    Test number
    756289975093
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  16. Pass73,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    666712774033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,462 miles (+619)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    528274364072
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass72,843 miles (+587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    788169443011
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass72,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,256 miles
    Test number
    707485942026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,256 miles (+117)10 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,256 miles
    Test number
    669114142033
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear springs rusting

  21. Pass72,139 miles (+401)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,139 miles
    Test number
    989853241065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear springs

  22. Pass71,738 miles (+319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    833750240095
    • NoteFront brakes slightly out of balance

  23. Pass71,419 miles (+1,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,419 miles
    Test number
    564680349047
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass70,178 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    312551158052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail70,177 miles (+271)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    992555748035
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass69,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,906 miles
    Test number
    952979307344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,906 miles (+602)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,906 miles
    Test number
    390529107358
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  28. Pass69,304 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,304 miles
    Test number
    911504106300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    133277726484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 243 UXO

What vehicle is registration 243 UXO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 243 UXO on a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 4 Nov 1959. 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 243 UXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 243 UXO expired on 20 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 243 UXO?
The MOT on 243 UXO expired on 20 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 243 UXO done?
243 UXO was recorded at 74,471 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 331 miles a year.
Has 243 UXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 243 UXO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on 243 UXO 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 243 UXO find?
243 UXO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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