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Morris Minor

White · Petrol · 1956 · 1,098 cc

521 APFMOT history

521 APF is a white petrol Morris Minor first used on 16 Mar 1956. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 29,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2023
Mileage
29,556 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
521 APF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
16 Mar 1956
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

521 APF was last recorded at 29,556 miles on 9 May 2022, 3,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2007: 22,067 miles, lower than 22,553 miles on 22 May 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
26,290 miles · 20 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,266 miles
Average per year
469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 29,556 miles
  • 2021 – 26,290 miles
  • 2020 – 26,167 miles
  • 2019 – 25,980 miles
  • 2018 – 25,931 miles
  • 2017 – 25,874 miles
  • 2016 – 25,660 miles
  • 2015 – 24,996 miles
  • 2014 – 24,737 miles
  • 2013 – 24,461 miles
  • 2012 – 24,223 miles
  • 2011 – 23,662 miles
  • 2010 – 23,231 miles
  • 2009 – 23,035 miles
  • 2008 – 22,934 miles
  • 2007 – 22,067 miles
  • 2006 – 22,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,556 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust is rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • O/s headlamp is poor.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • R/n/s hub weeping oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,556 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    29,556 miles
    Test number
    147659449704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,290 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    26,290 miles
    Test number
    543987333014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,167 miles
    Test number
    384144840981
    • AdvisoryPossible oil weep from r/n/s hub
    • AdvisoryR/o/s brake is binding (slight)

  4. Fail26,167 miles (+187)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,167 miles
    Test number
    764245741901
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPossible oil weep from r/n/s hub
    • AdvisoryR/o/s brake is binding (slight)

  5. Pass25,980 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    427309816408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,931 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,931 miles
    Test number
    180596987887
    • AdvisoryAll seatbelts slow to retract

  7. Pass25,874 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,874 miles
    Test number
    226202607788
    • AdvisoryClutch cylinder is weeping
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty

  8. Pass25,660 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,660 miles
    Test number
    967719446863
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp is poor.
    • AdvisoryR/n/s hub weeping oil

  9. Fail25,660 miles (+664)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,660 miles
    Test number
    840714556949
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod insecure broken ! (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp is poor.
    • AdvisoryR/n/s hub weeping oil

  10. Pass24,996 miles (+259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,996 miles
    Test number
    295402245191
    • NoteOil weep noted from r/n/s hub

  11. Fail24,737 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    198659344157
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteDiff lealing oil
    • NotePropshaft fouling centre hand brake cable mountings
    • NoteR/n/s hub weeping oil
    • NoteRear lower arm bushes perished

  12. Pass24,737 miles (+276)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    908649044107
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteDiff lealing oil
    • NotePropshaft fouling centre hand brake cable mountings
    • NoteR/n/s hub weeping oil
    • NoteRear lower arm bushes perished

  13. Pass24,461 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    309472443169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,223 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,223 miles
    Test number
    489467942166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,662 miles (+431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,662 miles
    Test number
    728722851112
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places (surface)

  16. Pass23,231 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,231 miles
    Test number
    413894930142
    • NoteCorrosion noted in both front floor pans (outer sections)
    • NoteExhaust fouling fuel tank
    • NoteN/s headlight dim
    • NotePoil leak noted from r/n/s hub
    • NoteR/n/s wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteSlight oil leak noted from engine
    • NoteSlight slackness noted in f/o/s top suspension link bush

  17. Fail23,231 miles (+196)2 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,231 miles
    Test number
    490054330185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCorrosion noted in both front floor pans (outer sections)
    • NoteExhaust fouling fuel tank
    • NoteN/s headlight dim
    • NotePoil leak noted from r/n/s hub
    • NoteR/n/s wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteSlight oil leak noted from engine
    • NoteSlight slackness noted in f/o/s top suspension link bush

  18. Pass23,035 miles (+101)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,035 miles
    Test number
    133040649185
    • NoteFront anti roll bar mountings worn and damaged
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places and extensifly patched

  19. Pass22,934 miles (+867)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,934 miles
    Test number
    351084858127
    • NoteF/o/s headlamp poor
    • NoteR/o/s brake lower reading foot and hand
    • NoteRear gearbox mounts perished
    • NoteTop hose poor

  20. Pass22,067 miles (-486)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,067 miles
    Test number
    583504047181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,553 miles (+486)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,553 miles
    Test number
    830202147120
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs noted worn
    • NoteRear exhuast noted fouling against floor pan

  22. Pass22,067 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,067 miles
    Test number
    302015736128
    • NoteF/n/s tyre 85% worn
    • NoteN/s wiper drive badly worn
    • NoteRusty marks noted at f/o/s lower arm inner piviot ?
    • NoteSteering rack worn
    • NoteUnderside extensifly patched

Questions about 521 APF

What vehicle is registration 521 APF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 521 APF on a white petrol Morris Minor first used on 16 Mar 1956. 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 521 APF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 521 APF expired on 1 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 521 APF?
The MOT on 521 APF expired on 1 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 521 APF done?
521 APF was recorded at 29,556 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 469 miles a year.
Has 521 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 521 APF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2020.
Has the mileage on 521 APF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 521 APF find?
521 APF passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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