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Morris Minor 1000

Green · Petrol · 1963 · 1,098 cc

491 FYKMOT history

491 FYK is a green petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 2 May 1963. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
55,404 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
491 FYK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
2 May 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

491 FYK was last recorded at 55,404 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2007: 49,008 miles, lower than 49,600 miles on 4 Sept 2007.

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
55,382 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,404 miles
  • 2025 – 54,306 miles
  • 2023 – 50,948 miles
  • 2021 – 50,911 miles
  • 2019 – 50,754 miles
  • 2018 – 50,626 miles
  • 2017 – 50,528 miles
  • 2016 – 50,361 miles
  • 2015 – 50,246 miles
  • 2014 – 50,130 miles
  • 2013 – 50,016 miles
  • 2012 – 49,977 miles
  • 2011 – 49,783 miles
  • 2010 – 49,726 miles
  • 2008 – 49,684 miles
  • 2007 – 49,008 miles
  • 2006 – 49,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,404 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak from differential oil sealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,404 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    852338484409
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differential oil seal

  2. Fail55,382 miles (+313)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    317279643831
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differential oil seal

  3. Pass55,069 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,069 miles
    Test number
    953840343038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,006 miles (+700)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,006 miles
    Test number
    724123570267
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator lamp does not function with side lights on. (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working Failure of complete lamp. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working Failure of complete lamp. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Failure of complete lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    879194962645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,306 miles (+1,004)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    469109545382
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass53,302 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    554513895832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,948 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    925670546473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,911 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    249213191334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,754 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    701484885021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,626 miles
    Test number
    401853173736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,626 miles (+98)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,626 miles
    Test number
    428004647250
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass50,528 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,528 miles
    Test number
    716256918904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,361 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,361 miles
    Test number
    808675804022
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack boots starting to split

  15. Pass50,246 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,246 miles
    Test number
    678810675192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,130 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    305875274175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,016 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    848937773192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,977 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,977 miles
    Test number
    616272872162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,783 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,783 miles
    Test number
    126764821113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,726 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,726 miles
    Test number
    702617610150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,684 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    350227688447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,008 miles (-592)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,008 miles
    Test number
    172090767205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,600 miles (+75)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,600 miles
    Test number
    192507547219
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  24. Pass49,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,525 miles
    Test number
    633889046218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 491 FYK

What vehicle is registration 491 FYK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 491 FYK on a green petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 2 May 1963. 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 491 FYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 491 FYK is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 491 FYK?
The MOT on 491 FYK is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 491 FYK done?
491 FYK was recorded at 55,404 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 294 miles a year.
Has 491 FYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 491 FYK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 491 FYK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 491 FYK find?
491 FYK passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak from differential oil seal.

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