Morris Minor
Black · Petrol · 1955 · 1,000 cc
623 JGWMOT history
623 JGW is a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 10 Jun 1955. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 31,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 31,326 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 11 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 424 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 623 JGW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Model
- Minor
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1955
- First used
- 10 Jun 1955
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
623 JGW was last recorded at 31,326 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 31,322 miles · 20 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 424 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 31,326 miles
- 2021 – 30,992 miles
- 2019 – 30,673 miles
- 2018 – 30,407 miles
- 2017 – 30,160 miles
- 2015 – 29,163 miles
- 2012 – 27,772 miles
- 2011 – 27,205 miles
- 2010 – 26,121 miles
- 2009 – 25,324 miles
- 2008 – 24,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass31,326 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Wheel bearing has slight play both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Prop shaft uj worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Bothsteering rack gaiters seeping fluid
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass31,326 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 31,326 miles
- Test number
- 277817343749
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail31,322 miles (+330)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,322 miles
- Test number
- 678831483297
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail rotten near lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most leaf spring mounting area rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass30,992 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 30,992 miles
- Test number
- 548193226691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,989 miles (+316)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,989 miles
- Test number
- 598258653289
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorLeaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass30,673 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 30,673 miles
- Test number
- 612400241954
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rears (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft uj worn
Fail30,673 miles (+266)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,673 miles
- Test number
- 772308668540
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rears (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft uj worn
Pass30,407 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 30,407 miles
- Test number
- 222884114703
- AdvisoryBothsteering rack gaiters seeping fluid
- AdvisorySlight wear to rear propshaft uj
Fail30,407 miles (+247)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,407 miles
- Test number
- 336805673557
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBothsteering rack gaiters seeping fluid
- AdvisorySlight wear to rear propshaft uj
Pass30,160 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 30,160 miles
- Test number
- 397522423232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,159 miles (+996)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,159 miles
- Test number
- 637399852646
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass29,163 miles (+1,391)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 29,163 miles
- Test number
- 817282065070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,772 miles (+567)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 27,772 miles
- Test number
- 937879232314
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass27,205 miles (+11)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 27,205 miles
- Test number
- 667497741328
- NoteBoth front stub axle threads worn
- NoteDiff oil leaks both rear wheels
- NoteWeakness all 4 shock absorbers
Fail27,194 miles (+1,073)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,194 miles
- Test number
- 585742821314
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket insecure
- NoteOil leaks both rear wheels
- NoteWeakness all 4 shock absorbers
Pass26,121 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 26,121 miles
- Test number
- 144007620370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBoth rear axle oil seals leaking
Fail26,120 miles (+796)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,120 miles
- Test number
- 404987220310
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBoth rear axle oil seals leaking
Pass25,324 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 25,324 miles
- Test number
- 882883449347
- NotePlay in n/s/f top ball joint / both rear hubs damp / varius oil leaks
Fail25,324 miles (+667)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,324 miles
- Test number
- 723943049379
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NotePlay in n/s/f top ball joint / both rear hubs damp / varius oil leaks
Pass24,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 24,657 miles
- Test number
- 361256158403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,657 miles7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,657 miles
- Test number
- 593796558212
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteBattery in poor condition Wipers smearing screen Oil leaks Slight bind to rear brakes
Questions about 623 JGW
- What vehicle is registration 623 JGW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 623 JGW on a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 10 Jun 1955. 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 623 JGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 623 JGW expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 623 JGW?
- The MOT on 623 JGW expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 623 JGW done?
- 623 JGW was recorded at 31,326 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 424 miles a year.
- Has 623 JGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 623 JGW has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on 623 JGW 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 623 JGW find?
- 623 JGW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine leak.
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