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Morris Minor 1000

Black · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

299 XVYMOT history

299 XVY is a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 1 Apr 1961. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 4,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2024
Mileage
4,669 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
299 XVY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
1 Apr 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

299 XVY was last recorded at 4,669 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2015.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2009: 4,342 miles, lower than 43,381 miles on 2 Dec 2009.

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
4,659 miles · 15 Oct 2015
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 4,669 miles
  • 2015 – 4,659 miles
  • 2014 – 4,619 miles
  • 2013 – 4,598 miles
  • 2012 – 4,436 miles
  • 2011 – 4,346 miles
  • 2009 – 4,342 miles
  • 2008 – 4,271 miles
  • 2007 – 3,843 miles
  • 2006 – 3,202 miles
  • 2005 – 2,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,669 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,669 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    4,669 miles
    Test number
    917906692719
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass4,659 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    4,659 miles
    Test number
    584323856965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  3. Fail4,657 miles (+38)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,657 miles
    Test number
    172628619321
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  4. Pass4,619 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    4,619 miles
    Test number
    419722474246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass4,598 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    4,598 miles
    Test number
    699298763272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail4,596 miles (+160)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,596 miles
    Test number
    598389953238
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  7. Pass4,436 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    4,436 miles
    Test number
    319349852189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail4,435 miles (+89)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,435 miles
    Test number
    238461652159
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass4,346 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    4,346 miles
    Test number
    525857711117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  10. Fail4,345 miles (+3)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,345 miles
    Test number
    835711911123
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  11. Pass4,342 miles (-39,039)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    4,342 miles
    Test number
    890973349374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,381 miles (+39,110)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    454866439469
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass4,271 miles (+428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    4,271 miles
    Test number
    594454448373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  14. Pass3,843 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    3,843 miles
    Test number
    520434857385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    3,202 miles
    Test number
    243940946335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail3,202 miles (+1,023)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,202 miles
    Test number
    791270146311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  17. Pass2,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    2,179 miles
    Test number
    861301925328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 299 XVY

What vehicle is registration 299 XVY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 299 XVY on a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 1 Apr 1961. 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 299 XVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 299 XVY expired on 14 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 299 XVY?
The MOT on 299 XVY expired on 14 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 299 XVY done?
299 XVY was recorded at 4,669 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 144 miles a year.
Has 299 XVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 299 XVY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on 299 XVY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 299 XVY find?
299 XVY passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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