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Morris Minor

Grey · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

685 SPBMOT history

685 SPB is a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 6 Oct 1960. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
50,057 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
685 SPB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
6 Oct 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

685 SPB was last recorded at 50,057 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,932 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,057 miles
  • 2025 – 49,932 miles
  • 2024 – 49,824 miles
  • 2023 – 49,411 miles
  • 2022 – 49,290 miles
  • 2021 – 49,148 miles
  • 2020 – 48,890 miles
  • 2019 – 48,864 miles
  • 2018 – 48,812 miles
  • 2016 – 48,787 miles
  • 2015 – 48,772 miles
  • 2014 – 48,712 miles
  • 2013 – 48,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail50,057 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail50,057 miles (+125)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    655994873712
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass49,932 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,932 miles
    Test number
    262276932977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,824 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,824 miles
    Test number
    896614287272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,411 miles (+121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    126894808787
    • AdvisoryBRAKES BINDING POSSIBLEY WITH LACK OF USE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPARKING/SECONDARY EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

  5. Pass49,290 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    221048155934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    723173258042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,148 miles (+258)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    257715947038
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass48,890 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    507813003331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,864 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,864 miles
    Test number
    486182496200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,812 miles
    Test number
    540258012935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,812 miles (+25)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,812 miles
    Test number
    964566079312
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers missing (8.2.3)

  12. Pass48,787 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,787 miles
    Test number
    357136667187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    768986104566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,772 miles (+60)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    718774758039
    • FailureFuel hose leaking carburetor feed pipe (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass48,712 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,712 miles
    Test number
    838872344397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,679 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    166543604489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    558474403057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 685 SPB

What vehicle is registration 685 SPB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 685 SPB on a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 6 Oct 1960. 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 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 685 SPB expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 685 SPB?
The MOT on 685 SPB expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 685 SPB done?
685 SPB was recorded at 50,057 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 106 miles a year.
Has 685 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 685 SPB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 685 SPB 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 SPB find?
685 SPB failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; front brakes imbalanced across an axle, and 2 more.

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