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Morris Minor

Blue · Petrol · 1955 · 950 cc

297 XUSMOT history

297 XUS is a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 22 Feb 1955. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 36,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
36,810 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
297 XUS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
950 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
22 Feb 1955
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

297 XUS was last recorded at 36,810 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,629 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,810 miles
  • 2024 – 36,232 miles
  • 2023 – 35,977 miles
  • 2022 – 35,513 miles
  • 2020 – 35,153 miles
  • 2019 – 34,936 miles
  • 2018 – 34,428 miles
  • 2017 – 34,087 miles
  • 2016 – 33,186 miles
  • 2015 – 32,337 miles
  • 2014 – 30,908 miles
  • 2013 – 30,632 miles
  • 2012 – 30,242 miles
  • 2009 – 29,894 miles
  • 2008 – 29,362 miles
  • 2007 – 28,568 miles
  • 2006 – 28,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,810 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper trunnion has slight free play

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.

  • Front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,810 miles (+181)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    36,810 miles
    Test number
    153365755222
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper trunnion has slight free play

  2. Fail36,629 miles (+397)11 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,629 miles
    Test number
    231999146303
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  3. Pass36,232 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,232 miles
    Test number
    895885135639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,977 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,977 miles
    Test number
    447390536452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,513 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,513 miles
    Test number
    795485858962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,512 miles (+359)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    481278874771
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  7. Pass35,153 miles (+217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,153 miles
    Test number
    167421205039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,936 miles
    Test number
    276161717602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,936 miles (+508)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,936 miles
    Test number
    749921641300
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  10. Pass34,428 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    528693017678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,403 miles (+316)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,403 miles
    Test number
    919707467228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor coroded

  12. Pass34,087 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    362489606020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,085 miles (+899)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,085 miles
    Test number
    343592436023
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)

  14. Pass33,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    402870262487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,186 miles (+849)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    150131336054
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

  16. Pass32,337 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,337 miles
    Test number
    307667525153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,908 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,908 miles
    Test number
    386237104167
    • NoteO/s front lower trunnion worn

  18. Fail30,908 miles (+276)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,908 miles
    Test number
    756657604152
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s front lower trunnion worn

  19. Pass30,632 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,632 miles
    Test number
    647905913105
    • NoteSlight cracking on n/s rear tyre

  20. Fail30,631 miles (+389)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,631 miles
    Test number
    126434013187
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteSlight cracking on n/s rear tyre

  21. Pass30,242 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,242 miles
    Test number
    555439422191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,240 miles (+346)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,240 miles
    Test number
    315108112158
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass29,894 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    782814239301
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has slight cracking in tread area

  24. Fail29,894 miles (+532)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    683511939397
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureTie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has slight cracking in tread area

  25. Pass29,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,362 miles
    Test number
    560246118320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,362 miles (+794)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,362 miles
    Test number
    420475308434
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBattery flat
    • NoteO/s raer bumper overrider loose

  27. Fail28,568 miles1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,568 miles
    Test number
    323234137372
    • DangerousN/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r tyres rubber cracking but no cords exposed
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass28,568 miles (+468)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,568 miles
    Test number
    440134437318
    • DangerousN/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r tyres rubber cracking but no cords exposed

  29. Pass28,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,100 miles
    Test number
    604005036336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 297 XUS

What vehicle is registration 297 XUS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 297 XUS on a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 22 Feb 1955. 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 297 XUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 297 XUS is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 297 XUS?
The MOT on 297 XUS is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 297 XUS done?
297 XUS was recorded at 36,810 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 438 miles a year.
Has 297 XUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 297 XUS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 297 XUS 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 297 XUS find?
297 XUS passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front upper trunnion has slight free play.

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