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Morris Minor

Green · Petrol · 1957 · 948 cc

685 AYAMOT history

685 AYA is a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 7 Dec 1957. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 42,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
42,588 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
685 AYA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
7 Dec 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

685 AYA was last recorded at 42,588 miles on 30 May 2024, 8,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,044 miles · 30 May 2012
Between the last two tests
8,544 miles
Average per year
1,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 42,588 miles
  • 2012 – 34,044 miles
  • 2011 – 30,458 miles
  • 2010 – 30,445 miles
  • 2009 – 24,757 miles
  • 2008 – 19,578 miles
  • 2007 – 16,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,588 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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,588 miles (+8,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,588 miles
    Test number
    508061200042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,044 miles (+3,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,044 miles
    Test number
    847291752155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  3. Pass30,458 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    138384531118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail30,457 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,457 miles
    Test number
    107357521151
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  5. Fail30,457 miles (+12)11 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,457 miles
    Test number
    436788911153
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

  6. Fail30,445 miles (+5,688)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,445 miles
    Test number
    514282810263
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  7. Pass24,757 miles (+5,179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,757 miles
    Test number
    632540269179
    • NoteSlight bind n/s/f wheel

  8. Pass19,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,578 miles
    Test number
    894952688179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail19,578 miles (+2,705)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,578 miles
    Test number
    643732078158
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass16,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,873 miles
    Test number
    731192037124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,873 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,873 miles
    Test number
    570750737102
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about 685 AYA

What vehicle is registration 685 AYA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 685 AYA on a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 7 Dec 1957. 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 685 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 685 AYA expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 685 AYA?
The MOT on 685 AYA expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 685 AYA done?
685 AYA was recorded at 42,588 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 1,508 miles a year.
Has 685 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 685 AYA has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2011.
Has the mileage on 685 AYA 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 685 AYA find?
685 AYA passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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