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Morris Minor 1000

Blue · Petrol · 1963 · 1,098 cc

552 VAEMOT history

552 VAE is a blue petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 1 Dec 1963. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,918 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
552 VAE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
1 Dec 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

552 VAE was last recorded at 71,918 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,209 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,709 miles
Average per year
284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,918 miles
  • 2024 – 69,209 miles
  • 2023 – 67,058 miles
  • 2021 – 66,787 miles
  • 2017 – 66,698 miles
  • 2016 – 66,627 miles
  • 2015 – 66,539 miles
  • 2014 – 66,538 miles
  • 2011 – 66,538 miles
  • 2009 – 66,522 miles
  • 2008 – 66,509 miles
  • 2007 – 66,498 miles
  • 2006 – 66,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,918 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,918 miles (+2,709)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,918 miles
    Test number
    629202485004
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,209 miles (+2,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    744395276061
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,058 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    305609417708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage undersealed, unable too fully assess corrosion

  4. Pass66,787 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,787 miles
    Test number
    926139003528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,698 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,698 miles
    Test number
    212734363997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,627 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    556002065445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,539 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    547939085033
    • NoteNearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

  8. Fail66,538 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,538 miles
    Test number
    559285685045
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in off side tierod.

  9. Pass66,538 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,538 miles
    Test number
    497906904121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside lower trunions
    • NoteSlight play offside steering rack

  10. Pass66,538 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,538 miles
    Test number
    988721811001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,522 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,522 miles
    Test number
    663657789274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,509 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,509 miles
    Test number
    664004778200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,498 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,498 miles
    Test number
    112746847266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    852018946209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 552 VAE

What vehicle is registration 552 VAE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 552 VAE on a blue petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 1 Dec 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 552 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 552 VAE is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 552 VAE?
The MOT on 552 VAE is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 552 VAE done?
552 VAE was recorded at 71,918 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 284 miles a year.
Has 552 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 552 VAE has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on 552 VAE 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 552 VAE find?
552 VAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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