Morris Minor
Grey · Petrol · 1963 · 1,098 cc
7143 HAMOT history
7143 HA is a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 26 Apr 1963. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 557 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 557 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 7143 HA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Model
- Minor
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,098 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1963
- First used
- 26 Apr 1963
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
7143 HA was last recorded at 557 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Nov 2015: 77,730 miles, lower than 78,989 miles on 27 Oct 2014.
- 23 Apr 2026: 439 miles, lower than 99,177 miles on 23 Apr 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 439 miles · 23 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 557 miles
- 2025 – 99,177 miles
- 2022 – 94,522 miles
- 2018 – 88,438 miles
- 2016 – 86,726 miles
- 2015 – 77,730 miles
- 2014 – 78,989 miles
- 2013 – 76,583 miles
- 2012 – 76,334 miles
- 2011 – 76,269 miles
- 2010 – 76,020 miles
- 2009 – 75,793 miles
- 2008 – 75,444 miles
- 2007 – 75,181 miles
- 2006 – 74,946 miles
- 2005 – 74,629 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass557 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass557 miles (+118)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 557 miles
- Test number
- 248632796265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail439 miles (-98,738)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 439 miles
- Test number
- 138185875158
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,177 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 99,177 miles
- Test number
- 785919281750
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing/arch corrosion
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail99,177 miles (+4,655)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,177 miles
- Test number
- 377756812428
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass94,522 miles (+6,084)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 94,522 miles
- Test number
- 773661481098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,438 miles (+1,712)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 88,438 miles
- Test number
- 375021210953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,726 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 86,726 miles
- Test number
- 448132426576
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail86,726 miles (+8,996)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,726 miles
- Test number
- 553135342906
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front hanger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass77,730 miles (-1,259)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 77,730 miles
- Test number
- 997611795529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,989 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 78,989 miles
- Test number
- 639150104317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,980 miles (+2,397)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,980 miles
- Test number
- 989172384238
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass76,583 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 76,583 miles
- Test number
- 359634073486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,334 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 76,334 miles
- Test number
- 936796672225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,269 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 76,269 miles
- Test number
- 257108571286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,020 miles (+227)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 76,020 miles
- Test number
- 584810880293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,793 miles (+349)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 75,793 miles
- Test number
- 662500089217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,444 miles (+263)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 75,444 miles
- Test number
- 332368068270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 75,181 miles
- Test number
- 673484487221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,181 miles (+235)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,181 miles
- Test number
- 364543387490
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass74,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 74,946 miles
- Test number
- 264123386265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,946 miles (+317)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,946 miles
- Test number
- 851243386277
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOFFSIDE FRONT STABILISER TIE BAR BUSH SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR
Pass74,629 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 74,629 miles
- Test number
- 613460585231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,627 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,627 miles
- Test number
- 731188675271
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Questions about 7143 HA
- What vehicle is registration 7143 HA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 7143 HA on a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 26 Apr 1963. 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 7143 HA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7143 HA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 7143 HA?
- The MOT on 7143 HA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 7143 HA done?
- 7143 HA was recorded at 557 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has 7143 HA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 7143 HA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on 7143 HA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 7143 HA find?
- 7143 HA passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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