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Morris Minor

Green · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

556 XVCMOT history

556 XVC is a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 1 Jan 1961. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 43,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
43,056 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
556 XVC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
1 Jan 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

556 XVC was last recorded at 43,056 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,047 miles · 7 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 43,056 miles
  • 2019 – 42,493 miles
  • 2018 – 42,194 miles
  • 2017 – 41,598 miles
  • 2016 – 41,085 miles
  • 2015 – 40,600 miles
  • 2014 – 39,908 miles
  • 2013 – 39,136 miles
  • 2012 – 38,469 miles
  • 2011 – 37,451 miles
  • 2010 – 36,465 miles
  • 2009 – 35,397 miles
  • 2007 – 32,482 miles
  • 2006 – 30,457 miles
  • 2005 – 29,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,056 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,056 miles
    Test number
    607134360345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail43,047 miles (+554)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,047 miles
    Test number
    187345923727
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass42,493 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    972518943059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    108709845479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,192 miles (+594)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,192 miles
    Test number
    967918698090
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort / n/s (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort / n/s (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  6. Pass41,598 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    673116090786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,085 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,085 miles
    Test number
    771838592468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,600 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    225354415195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre silencer split aloowing pipe to touch chassis. Recommend replacement.
    • NoteNearside front brake slow to react.
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly misshaped.
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail40,600 miles (+692)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    916734315155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre silencer split aloowing pipe to touch chassis. Recommend replacement.
    • NoteNearside front brake slow to react.
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly misshaped.
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass39,908 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    338780124118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel at connection to column ?cause

  11. Fail39,907 miles (+771)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,907 miles
    Test number
    735284914173
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel at connection to column ?cause

  12. Pass39,136 miles (+3)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,136 miles
    Test number
    859749113168
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox and rear differential both have oil leaks
    • NoteOffside rear upper bump stop contact plate has slight corrosion

  13. Fail39,133 miles (+664)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,133 miles
    Test number
    545003213128
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox and rear differential both have oil leaks
    • NoteOffside rear upper bump stop contact plate has slight corrosion

  14. Pass38,469 miles (+1,018)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,469 miles
    Test number
    787944912191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front and both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy but no play detected
    • NoteGearbox and rear differential slight oil leaks
    • NoteWasher jets require slight realignment but supplying liquid to windscreen at time of test

  15. Pass37,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,451 miles
    Test number
    249216511492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,451 miles (+986)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,451 miles
    Test number
    288286311445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass36,465 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,465 miles
    Test number
    932112710121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail36,461 miles (+1,064)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,461 miles
    Test number
    354186400128
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass35,397 miles (+2,915)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    182916329195
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion around o/s front suspension bump stop.

  20. Pass32,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,482 miles
    Test number
    360803927321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,482 miles (+2,025)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,482 miles
    Test number
    553243727392
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass30,457 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,457 miles
    Test number
    482731726392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,450 miles (+1,430)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    954769216328
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass29,020 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,020 miles
    Test number
    433186325436
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail29,015 miles11 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,015 miles
    Test number
    502321925342
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 556 XVC

What vehicle is registration 556 XVC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 556 XVC on a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 1 Jan 1961. 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 556 XVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 556 XVC expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 556 XVC?
The MOT on 556 XVC expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 556 XVC done?
556 XVC was recorded at 43,056 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 848 miles a year.
Has 556 XVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 556 XVC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on 556 XVC 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 556 XVC find?
556 XVC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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