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Morris Minor

Green · Petrol · 1957 · 1,098 cc

285 YURMOT history

285 YUR is a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 17 Jan 1957. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 36,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
36,105 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
285 YUR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
17 Jan 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

285 YUR was last recorded at 36,105 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 26,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
10,000 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
26,105 miles
Average per year
3,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 36,105 miles
  • 2021 – 10,000 miles
  • 2020 – 10,000 miles
  • 2019 – 10,000 miles
  • 2018 – 10,000 miles
  • 2017 – 10,000 miles
  • 2015 – 6,917 miles
  • 2012 – 27 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,105 miles
  • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,105 miles (+26,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,105 miles
    Test number
    522639564606
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass10,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    757100044419
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail10,000 miles7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    439295840091
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass10,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    594045004564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    979816244727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail10,000 miles12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    992844750138
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slight leak

  7. Pass10,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    882932255321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    397212257800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail10,000 miles (+3,083)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    656323013728
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass6,917 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    6,917 miles
    Test number
    368175905176
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail6,916 miles (+6,889)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,916 miles
    Test number
    245414505404
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass27 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27 miles
    Test number
    348209342300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14 miles
    Test number
    359788442341
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Questions about 285 YUR

What vehicle is registration 285 YUR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 285 YUR on a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 17 Jan 1957. 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 285 YUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 285 YUR expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 285 YUR?
The MOT on 285 YUR expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 285 YUR done?
285 YUR was recorded at 36,105 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 3,959 miles a year.
Has 285 YUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 285 YUR has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on 285 YUR 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 285 YUR find?
285 YUR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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