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Morris Minor 1000 Traveller

Blue · Petrol · 1964 · 998 cc

488 XYDMOT history

488 XYD is a blue petrol Morris Minor 1000 Traveller first used on 26 Jun 1964. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 18,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
18,502 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
488 XYD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000 Traveller
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
26 Jun 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

488 XYD was last recorded at 18,502 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,317 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,502 miles
  • 2025 – 18,317 miles
  • 2024 – 18,168 miles
  • 2023 – 18,087 miles
  • 2021 – 17,775 miles
  • 2020 – 17,616 miles
  • 2019 – 17,344 miles
  • 2018 – 16,916 miles
  • 2017 – 16,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,502 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor rust not within a prescribed area currently

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,502 miles (+185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    18,502 miles
    Test number
    401928262965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor rust not within a prescribed area currently

  2. Pass18,317 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    18,317 miles
    Test number
    717833146417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass18,168 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    18,168 miles
    Test number
    425213938139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,087 miles (+312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    18,087 miles
    Test number
    713275942336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass17,775 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    17,775 miles
    Test number
    198205228692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,616 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    17,616 miles
    Test number
    185685016738
    • AdvisoryCentral welding on center crossmember not continuous
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail17,573 miles (+229)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,573 miles
    Test number
    260774256733
    • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage loose Both front lower mountings (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorroded holes under rear wheel arches
    • AdvisoryNasty looking welded repairs to most of the underside of this vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front upper suspension arm pivot worn
    • AdvisoryVirtually no offside front bump stop clearance

  8. Pass17,344 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    17,344 miles
    Test number
    572977533961
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear slightly low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail17,327 miles (+411)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,327 miles
    Test number
    195468601576
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass16,916 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,916 miles
    Test number
    737907867822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,566 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,566 miles
    Test number
    601355973238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail16,564 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,564 miles
    Test number
    403277959130
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor mounting (2.4.A.3)

Questions about 488 XYD

What vehicle is registration 488 XYD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 488 XYD on a blue petrol Morris Minor 1000 Traveller first used on 26 Jun 1964. 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 488 XYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 488 XYD is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 488 XYD?
The MOT on 488 XYD is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 488 XYD done?
488 XYD was recorded at 18,502 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 216 miles a year.
Has 488 XYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 488 XYD has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 488 XYD 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 488 XYD find?
488 XYD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front floor rust not within a prescribed area currently.

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