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Morris Minor 1000

Purple · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

6738 ADMOT history

6738 AD is a purple petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 3 Feb 1961. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 28,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
28,607 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6738 AD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
3 Feb 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

6738 AD was last recorded at 28,607 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 1,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,753 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,854 miles
Average per year
1,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,607 miles
  • 2023 – 26,753 miles
  • 2022 – 23,845 miles
  • 2019 – 22,547 miles
  • 2018 – 19,505 miles
  • 2017 – 17,942 miles
  • 2016 – 15,642 miles
  • 2015 – 13,376 miles
  • 2014 – 11,174 miles
  • 2013 – 10,527 miles
  • 2012 – 9,718 miles
  • 2011 – 7,554 miles
  • 2010 – 4,560 miles
  • 2009 – 4,438 miles
  • 2008 – 3,734 miles
  • 2007 – 2,167 miles
  • 2006 – 792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,607 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,607 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    28,607 miles
    Test number
    299615337166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,753 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    26,753 miles
    Test number
    647703624656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,845 miles
    Test number
    342792150232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail23,845 miles (+1,298)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,845 miles
    Test number
    892988598062
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component likely to fail trunnion excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass22,547 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,547 miles
    Test number
    360698821045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,505 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,505 miles
    Test number
    575421190703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,942 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    17,942 miles
    Test number
    957666257360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,642 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,642 miles
    Test number
    276857983427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,376 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,376 miles
    Test number
    277611425188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail13,366 miles (+2,192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,366 miles
    Test number
    348094115188
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  11. Pass11,174 miles (+647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    11,174 miles
    Test number
    705306284032
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass10,527 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,527 miles
    Test number
    256569903197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,718 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    9,718 miles
    Test number
    318346282056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,554 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    7,554 miles
    Test number
    169740691021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,560 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    4,560 miles
    Test number
    313936800179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail4,554 miles (+116)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,554 miles
    Test number
    944695900158
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNo passenger front seat fitted at time of test

  17. Fail4,438 miles (+704)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,438 miles
    Test number
    480243879146
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass3,734 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    3,734 miles
    Test number
    470752078101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    2,167 miles
    Test number
    680413457149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail2,167 miles (+1,375)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,167 miles
    Test number
    234932557464
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass792 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    792 miles
    Test number
    603035516155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6738 AD

What vehicle is registration 6738 AD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6738 AD on a purple petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 3 Feb 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 6738 AD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 6738 AD expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 6738 AD?
The MOT on 6738 AD expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 6738 AD done?
6738 AD was recorded at 28,607 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 1,447 miles a year.
Has 6738 AD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6738 AD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on 6738 AD 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 6738 AD find?
6738 AD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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