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Morris Minor

Black · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

57 VMMMOT history

57 VMM is a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 15 Jun 1959. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 26,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
26,830 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
57 VMM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
15 Jun 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

57 VMM was last recorded at 26,830 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,829 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,830 miles
  • 2016 – 26,524 miles
  • 2014 – 25,769 miles
  • 2012 – 23,979 miles
  • 2011 – 23,587 miles
  • 2010 – 23,124 miles
  • 2008 – 22,421 miles
  • 2007 – 20,123 miles
  • 2006 – 17,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,830 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,830 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    26,830 miles
    Test number
    397510575862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail26,829 miles (+305)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,829 miles
    Test number
    484886807708
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass26,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,524 miles
    Test number
    604569630304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail26,524 miles (+755)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,524 miles
    Test number
    631718962041
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  5. Pass25,769 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,769 miles
    Test number
    408123414285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • Note'trafficator' indicators fitted
    • NoteNearside front wheel slightly buckled
    • NoteNearside rear lever arm/leaf spring has minimal clearance

  6. Fail25,768 miles (+1,789)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    365413504230
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • Note'trafficator' indicators fitted
    • NoteNearside front wheel slightly buckled
    • NoteNearside rear lever arm/leaf spring has minimal clearance

  7. Pass23,979 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,979 miles
    Test number
    675482082011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,587 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,587 miles
    Test number
    969488281012
    • NotePlay in upper column bush
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension bushes both sides
    • NoteWipers not clearing well

  9. Fail23,577 miles (+453)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,577 miles
    Test number
    166024981054
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in upper column bush
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension bushes both sides
    • NoteSmoke from exhaust
    • NoteWipers not clearing well

  10. Pass23,124 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    114283960420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,117 miles (+696)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,117 miles
    Test number
    210627850074
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  12. Pass22,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,421 miles
    Test number
    834885158321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail22,421 miles (+2,298)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,421 miles
    Test number
    844580658381
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass20,123 miles (+35)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,123 miles
    Test number
    431785267348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear tyres have side wall perishing

  15. Fail20,088 miles (+2,541)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,088 miles
    Test number
    614772557383
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear tyres have side wall perishing

  16. Pass17,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,547 miles
    Test number
    591235656363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 57 VMM

What vehicle is registration 57 VMM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 57 VMM on a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 15 Jun 1959. 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 57 VMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 57 VMM expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 57 VMM?
The MOT on 57 VMM expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 57 VMM done?
57 VMM was recorded at 26,830 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 502 miles a year.
Has 57 VMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 57 VMM has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 57 VMM 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 57 VMM find?
57 VMM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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