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Morris Minor 1000

Grey · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

863 HPLMOT history

863 HPL is a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 3 Feb 1959. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 1,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
1,366 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
863 HPL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
3 Feb 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

863 HPL was last recorded at 1,366 miles on 19 May 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2009: 63 miles, lower than 1,618 miles on 10 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,256 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1,366 miles
  • 2025 – 1,256 miles
  • 2024 – 1,140 miles
  • 2023 – 1,007 miles
  • 2022 – 885 miles
  • 2021 – 751 miles
  • 2020 – 722 miles
  • 2018 – 683 miles
  • 2017 – 670 miles
  • 2016 – 656 miles
  • 2015 – 625 miles
  • 2014 – 451 miles
  • 2013 – 329 miles
  • 2012 – 281 miles
  • 2011 – 266 miles
  • 2010 – 254 miles
  • 2009 – 63 miles
  • 2008 – 1,618 miles
  • 2007 – 1,496 miles
  • 2006 – 1,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,366 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,366 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    1,366 miles
    Test number
    985106832284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass1,256 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    1,256 miles
    Test number
    258278085443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1,140 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    1,140 miles
    Test number
    140762166032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass1,007 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    1,007 miles
    Test number
    797158669637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass885 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    885 miles
    Test number
    568927483873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass751 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    751 miles
    Test number
    396418988866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass722 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    722 miles
    Test number
    827936352928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    683 miles
    Test number
    694575250887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail683 miles (+13)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    683 miles
    Test number
    629199664752
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass670 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    670 miles
    Test number
    840434562309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass656 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    656 miles
    Test number
    506420978593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass625 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    625 miles
    Test number
    675184805127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail624 miles (+173)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    624 miles
    Test number
    246253305440
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass451 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    451 miles
    Test number
    987725404158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail450 miles (+121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    450 miles
    Test number
    939744704135
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass329 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    329 miles
    Test number
    416640803152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail328 miles (+15)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    328 miles
    Test number
    835849293043
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail313 miles (+32)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313 miles
    Test number
    735535493039
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front chassis legs,rear chassis legs and both inner to outer sills box sections heavily welded.
    • NoteBoth rear lever arm shock absorbers weak
    • NoteO/S Rrear drop link worn

  19. Pass281 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    281 miles
    Test number
    377571212144
    • NoteRear shock absorbers are slightly leaking and weak

  20. Fail276 miles (+10)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276 miles
    Test number
    256575602165
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteRear shock absorbers are slightly leaking and weak

  21. Pass266 miles (+12)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    266 miles
    Test number
    538744101144
    • NotePrevious welding repairs to front and rear chassis and floor areas
    • NoteRear brake back plates look damp
    • NoteRear brake readings showing slight imbalance
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/rear lever suspension arm link rod

  22. Pass254 miles (+191)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    254 miles
    Test number
    570969600192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres are slightly cracked/perishing!!
    • NoteBrake light switch is sticky!!!
    • NoteOffside indicators are slightly sticky!!

  23. Fail63 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63 miles
    Test number
    192577909182
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

  24. Pass63 miles (-1,555)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63 miles
    Test number
    250197009164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass1,618 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    1,618 miles
    Test number
    293981008152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass1,496 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    1,496 miles
    Test number
    100173297462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass1,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    1,463 miles
    Test number
    380489786047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail1,463 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,463 miles
    Test number
    570959886009
    • Repaired at testFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about 863 HPL

What vehicle is registration 863 HPL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 863 HPL on a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 3 Feb 1959. 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 863 HPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 863 HPL is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 863 HPL?
The MOT on 863 HPL is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 863 HPL done?
863 HPL was recorded at 1,366 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026.
Has 863 HPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 863 HPL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on 863 HPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 863 HPL find?
863 HPL passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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