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White and Red · Petrol · 1966 · 948 cc

4898 MFMOT history

4898 MF is a white and red petrol Morris Minor first used on 1 Feb 1966. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 93,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
93,574 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
86 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4898 MF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
White and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1966
First used
1 Feb 1966
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

4898 MF was last recorded at 93,574 miles on 19 May 2025, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,327 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
86 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,574 miles
  • 2023 – 93,327 miles
  • 2017 – 93,315 miles
  • 2016 – 93,199 miles
  • 2014 – 93,070 miles
  • 2011 – 92,646 miles
  • 2006 – 91,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,574 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,574 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,574 miles
    Test number
    479412815821
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass93,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    998474358494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,327 miles (+12)5 dangerous13 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    566346213280
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure
  4. Pass93,315 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,315 miles
    Test number
    632469456276
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)
  5. Pass93,199 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,199 miles
    Test number
    824564095656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,198 miles (+128)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,198 miles
    Test number
    456497073193
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have age related cracks on sidewalls that are excessive
  7. Pass93,070 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,070 miles
    Test number
    677423704233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,646 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,646 miles
    Test number
    306826901193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,937 miles
    Test number
    754184146121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,937 miles2 dangerous15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,937 miles
    Test number
    573356036187
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about 4898 MF

What vehicle is registration 4898 MF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4898 MF on a white and red petrol Morris Minor first used on 1 Feb 1966. 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 4898 MF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 4898 MF expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 4898 MF?
The MOT on 4898 MF expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 4898 MF done?
4898 MF was recorded at 93,574 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 86 miles a year.
Has 4898 MF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4898 MF has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on 4898 MF 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 4898 MF find?
4898 MF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive engine..

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