Morris Minor
Green · Petrol · 1957 · 948 cc
291 EPCMOT history
291 EPC is a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 31 Dec 1957. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 40,693 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 40,693 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 6 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 291 EPC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Model
- Minor
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 948 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1957
- First used
- 31 Dec 1957
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
291 EPC was last recorded at 40,693 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 37,088 miles · 28 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,605 miles
- Average per year
- 578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,693 miles
- 2021 – 37,088 miles
- 2018 – 35,228 miles
- 2013 – 32,239 miles
- 2012 – 31,348 miles
- 2009 – 31,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,693 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine/gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in thick paint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear tyre beginning to split in treads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in thick paint in engine bay and slight corrosion elsewhere
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
12 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,693 miles (+3,605)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 40,693 miles
- Test number
- 613152391021
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass37,088 miles (+68)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 37,088 miles
- Test number
- 563009113264
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine/gearbox
Fail37,020 miles (+33)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,020 miles
- Test number
- 275077160625
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system @ cylinder/ union/pipe?? (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine/gearbox
Fail36,987 miles (+1,759)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,987 miles
- Test number
- 294601882376
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Semaphore indicator arm light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass35,228 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 35,228 miles
- Test number
- 568892896436
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in thick paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre beginning to split in treads
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in thick paint in engine bay and slight corrosion elsewhere (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail35,224 miles (+2,985)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,224 miles
- Test number
- 316929058568
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in thick paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre beginning to split in treads
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in thick paint in engine bay and slight corrosion elsewhere (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass32,239 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 32,239 miles
- Test number
- 145959513345
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- NoteCoolant leaking out of right hand side below radiator cap
- NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre and beggining to perrish in tread
Fail32,238 miles (+890)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,238 miles
- Test number
- 969468513393
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- NoteCoolant leaking out of right hand side below radiator cap
- NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre and beggining to perrish in tread
Pass31,348 miles (+1)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,348 miles
- Test number
- 777803972112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteCentre exhaust strap broken but exhuast secure
- NoteO/s front tyre beginning to perrish
- NoteO/s rear tyre beginning to perrish
Fail31,347 miles (+154)6 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,347 miles
- Test number
- 818675932164
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteExhaust strap broken but system adequately supported
- NoteOsf tyre starting to perrish
- NoteOsr tyre starting to perrish
Pass31,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 31,193 miles
- Test number
- 732103249393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,193 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,193 miles
- Test number
- 911738139341
- 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)
Questions about 291 EPC
- What vehicle is registration 291 EPC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 291 EPC on a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 31 Dec 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 291 EPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 291 EPC is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 291 EPC?
- The MOT on 291 EPC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 291 EPC done?
- 291 EPC was recorded at 40,693 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 578 miles a year.
- Has 291 EPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 291 EPC has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on 291 EPC 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 291 EPC find?
- 291 EPC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perishing; offside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perishing, and 2 more.
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