Morris
Green · Petrol · 1953 · 1,098 cc
690 XULMOT history
690 XUL is a green petrol Morris first used on 1 Aug 1953. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 41,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 41,305 mi
- At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 690 XUL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,098 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1953
- First used
- 1 Aug 1953
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
690 XUL was last recorded at 41,305 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jan 2008: 24,334 miles, lower than 25,054 miles on 15 Dec 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 39,234 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,071 miles
- Average per year
- 842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 41,305 miles
- 2025 – 39,234 miles
- 2024 – 37,486 miles
- 2012 – 25,722 miles
- 2011 – 25,202 miles
- 2010 – 24,850 miles
- 2009 – 24,629 miles
- 2008 – 24,334 miles
- 2006 – 25,054 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,305 miles
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Vehicle covered in underseal underneath front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
10 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,305 miles (+2,071)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 41,305 miles
- Test number
- 190044811664
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,234 miles (+1,748)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 39,234 miles
- Test number
- 799251867000
- AdvisoryBody corrosion all over underneath and covered in underseal
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass37,486 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 37,486 miles
- Test number
- 804601575956
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle covered in underseal underneath front to rear
Fail37,479 miles (+11,757)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,479 miles
- Test number
- 774613570206
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by leaf spring eye (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle covered in underseal underneath front to rear
Pass25,722 miles (+520)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 25,722 miles
- Test number
- 206678242290
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust smoke levels ok, exhaust emissions high, recommend check
- NoteUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal. limiting view
Pass25,202 miles (+352)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,202 miles
- Test number
- 387412821480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust emissions CO mixture high, recommend adjust
- NoteOffside handbrake performance lower than nearside
- NoteThick underseal used under vehicle, limiting view
Pass24,850 miles (+221)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 24,850 miles
- Test number
- 961183270140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteVehicle heavily undersealed
Pass24,629 miles (+295)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 24,629 miles
- Test number
- 272184389420
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteThick underseal used on chassis members at front, limiting view
Pass24,334 miles (-720)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 24,334 miles
- Test number
- 393090438029
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass25,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 25,054 miles
- Test number
- 361559346367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 690 XUL
- What vehicle is registration 690 XUL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 690 XUL on a green petrol Morris first used on 1 Aug 1953. 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 690 XUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 690 XUL is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 690 XUL?
- The MOT on 690 XUL is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 690 XUL done?
- 690 XUL was recorded at 41,305 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 842 miles a year.
- Has 690 XUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 690 XUL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on 690 XUL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 690 XUL find?
- 690 XUL passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.
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