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Morris Minor 1000

Grey · Petrol · 1960 · 998 cc

283 XUKMOT history

283 XUK is a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 12 May 1960. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 77,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
77,738 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
283 XUK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
12 May 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

283 XUK was last recorded at 77,738 miles on 12 May 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2019: 75,492 miles, lower than 75,636 miles on 17 May 2018.

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
77,565 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,738 miles
  • 2025 – 77,565 miles
  • 2024 – 77,257 miles
  • 2023 – 76,971 miles
  • 2022 – 76,674 miles
  • 2021 – 76,400 miles
  • 2020 – 76,095 miles
  • 2019 – 75,492 miles
  • 2018 – 75,636 miles
  • 2017 – 75,191 miles
  • 2016 – 74,935 miles
  • 2015 – 74,632 miles
  • 2014 – 73,979 miles
  • 2013 – 73,351 miles
  • 2009 – 73,276 miles
  • 2008 – 72,486 miles
  • 2007 – 71,064 miles
  • 2006 – 70,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,738 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,738 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,738 miles
    Test number
    618212427272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,565 miles (+308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,565 miles
    Test number
    177607019314
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,257 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    112125391375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,971 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    207888528989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,674 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,674 miles
    Test number
    303048976985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,400 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,400 miles
    Test number
    760579905266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,095 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    601897406438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,492 miles (-144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    75,492 miles
    Test number
    588840377642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight knock from suspension

  9. Pass75,636 miles (+445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,636 miles
    Test number
    960228571796
    • AdvisoryHas been welded underside

  10. Pass75,191 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,191 miles
    Test number
    163685056062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,935 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    745089824070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,632 miles (+653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    399883235147
    • NoteHas had some welding underside

  13. Pass73,979 miles (+628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,979 miles
    Test number
    675570044123
    • NoteHas had some welding

  14. Pass73,351 miles (+75)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,351 miles
    Test number
    475194643151
    • NoteHas been welded

  15. Pass73,276 miles (+7)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    694884359248
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front top trunion bushes slightly deterioated
    • NoteBoth front track control arm bar bushes slightly deterioated
    • NoteSlight play in all propshaft u.j's

  16. Fail73,269 miles (+783)9 failures2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    934570759212
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front top trunion bushes slightly deterioated
    • NoteBoth front track control arm bar bushes slightly deterioated
    • NoteSlight play in all propshaft u.j's

  17. Pass72,486 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    542781898185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail72,469 miles (+1,405)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    333405688123
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass71,064 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,064 miles
    Test number
    122446957190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail71,044 miles (+879)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,044 miles
    Test number
    884235147121
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass70,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    791917176075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,165 miles10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    684452576081
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChassis and floor psan areas have had extensive welding and underseal applied.
    • NoteCorrosion developing to chassis and floor pan areas.

Questions about 283 XUK

What vehicle is registration 283 XUK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 283 XUK on a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 12 May 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 283 XUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 283 XUK is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 283 XUK?
The MOT on 283 XUK is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 283 XUK done?
283 XUK was recorded at 77,738 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 376 miles a year.
Has 283 XUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 283 XUK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on 283 XUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 283 XUK find?
283 XUK passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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