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Morris Minor

Blue · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

278 XVKMOT history

278 XVK is a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 15 Sept 1959. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 66,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
66,104 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
278 XVK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
15 Sept 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

278 XVK was last recorded at 66,104 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,908 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,104 miles
  • 2024 – 65,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,104 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 14 Mar 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    817048901402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail66,104 miles (+196)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    531367652059
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass65,908 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,908 miles
    Test number
    736887066779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,744 miles3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    132311270552
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced torsion bar x member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded and heavy underseal everywhere (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Questions about 278 XVK

What vehicle is registration 278 XVK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 278 XVK on a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 15 Sept 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 278 XVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 278 XVK expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 278 XVK?
The MOT on 278 XVK expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 278 XVK done?
278 XVK was recorded at 66,104 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 239 miles a year.
Has 278 XVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 278 XVK has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 278 XVK 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 278 XVK find?
278 XVK passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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