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Morris Minor 1000

Black · Petrol · 1971 · 1,098 cc

294 XVGMOT history

294 XVG is a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 13 Jan 1959. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 3,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
3,887 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
78 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
294 XVG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
13 Jan 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

294 XVG was last recorded at 3,887 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2019: 3,256 miles, lower than 3,259 miles on 4 Jun 2019.

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
3,678 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
78 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 3,887 miles
  • 2021 – 3,678 miles
  • 2020 – 3,541 miles
  • 2019 – 3,256 miles
  • 2011 – 2,549 miles
  • 2010 – 2,491 miles
  • 2009 – 2,467 miles
  • 2008 – 2,449 miles
  • 2007 – 2,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass3,887 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass3,887 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    3,887 miles
    Test number
    786887322575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass3,678 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    3,678 miles
    Test number
    487347636495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass3,541 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    3,541 miles
    Test number
    243128752217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass3,256 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    3,256 miles
    Test number
    994785852025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail3,259 miles (+710)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,259 miles
    Test number
    979594999578
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass2,549 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    2,549 miles
    Test number
    319627071411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass2,491 miles (+24)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    2,491 miles
    Test number
    734605200359
    • NoteCorrosion starting o/s/r spring mount area
    • NoteFront shock bolts not tapped over completly
    • NotePlay in n/s/f top joint bushes
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r shock link joint
    • NoteWater pump noisey and has play
  8. Pass2,467 miles (+18)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    2,467 miles
    Test number
    662126519231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteLower effort on o/s/r braking
    • NoteLower efforts recorded n/s/f and slight bind
  9. Pass2,449 miles (+52)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    2,449 miles
    Test number
    230314888478
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine cut out on occassions pos ign fault?
    • NoteLower effort recorded o/s/r foot and hand brake
  10. Pass2,397 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    2,397 miles
    Test number
    104728397193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail2,395 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,395 miles
    Test number
    342127797147
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLower effort recorded o/s/r readings

Questions about 294 XVG

What vehicle is registration 294 XVG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 294 XVG on a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 13 Jan 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 294 XVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 294 XVG is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 294 XVG?
The MOT on 294 XVG is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 294 XVG done?
294 XVG was recorded at 3,887 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 78 miles a year.
Has 294 XVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 294 XVG has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on 294 XVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 294 XVG find?
294 XVG passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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