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Morris Minor

White · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

478 CXKMOT history

478 CXK is a white petrol Morris Minor first used on 24 Jul 1961. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 13,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
13,572 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
478 CXK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
24 Jul 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

478 CXK was last recorded at 13,572 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2011: 4,640 miles, lower than 46,935 miles on 7 Dec 2011.
  • 4 Dec 2012: 5,274 miles, lower than 5,628 miles on 27 Nov 2012.
  • 22 Jun 2023: 12,592 miles, lower than 119,070 miles on 7 Jul 2022.

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
13,395 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 13,572 miles
  • 2025 – 13,395 miles
  • 2024 – 12,922 miles
  • 2023 – 12,596 miles
  • 2022 – 119,070 miles
  • 2021 – 111,870 miles
  • 2020 – 10,430 miles
  • 2019 – 10,220 miles
  • 2018 – 8,588 miles
  • 2017 – 8,578 miles
  • 2016 – 8,017 miles
  • 2015 – 7,301 miles
  • 2014 – 6,540 miles
  • 2012 – 5,274 miles
  • 2011 – 4,640 miles
  • 2007 – 4,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,572 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,572 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    13,572 miles
    Test number
    722255579725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass13,395 miles (+473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    13,395 miles
    Test number
    214363566051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass12,922 miles (+326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    12,922 miles
    Test number
    183366281581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass12,596 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    12,596 miles
    Test number
    577029646057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail12,592 miles (-106,478)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,592 miles
    Test number
    672510534021
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,070 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    979548460244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,870 miles (+101,440)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    802563565828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,430 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    10,430 miles
    Test number
    673219949547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,220 miles (+1,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    10,220 miles
    Test number
    889083422556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass8,588 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    8,588 miles
    Test number
    780429896517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    8,578 miles
    Test number
    211978466598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail8,578 miles (+561)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,578 miles
    Test number
    754518538796
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass8,017 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    8,017 miles
    Test number
    398325509200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,301 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    7,301 miles
    Test number
    379039235120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,540 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    6,540 miles
    Test number
    267760944403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,274 miles (-354)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    5,274 miles
    Test number
    237269832383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail5,628 miles (+988)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,628 miles
    Test number
    118462532332
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail4,640 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,640 miles
    Test number
    767135651317
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  19. Pass4,640 miles (-42,295)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    4,640 miles
    Test number
    789655751355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,935 miles (+42,267)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,935 miles
    Test number
    328291941359
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureSemaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  21. Pass4,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    4,668 miles
    Test number
    782332207176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail4,668 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,668 miles
    Test number
    362035997099
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about 478 CXK

What vehicle is registration 478 CXK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 478 CXK on a white petrol Morris Minor first used on 24 Jul 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 478 CXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 478 CXK is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 478 CXK?
The MOT on 478 CXK is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 478 CXK done?
478 CXK was recorded at 13,572 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 459 miles a year.
Has 478 CXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 478 CXK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 478 CXK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 21 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 478 CXK find?
478 CXK passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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