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Morris Minor

Green · Petrol · 1963 · 1,098 cc

887 VAEMOT history

887 VAE is a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 6 Dec 1963. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,214 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
887 VAE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
6 Dec 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

887 VAE was last recorded at 40,214 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,996 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,214 miles
  • 2025 – 39,996 miles
  • 2024 – 39,795 miles
  • 2023 – 39,609 miles
  • 2022 – 39,400 miles
  • 2020 – 38,944 miles
  • 2019 – 38,134 miles
  • 2017 – 36,232 miles
  • 2013 – 36,103 miles
  • 2009 – 36,089 miles
  • 2008 – 36,007 miles
  • 2006 – 35,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,214 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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,214 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    538723197157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,996 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    39,996 miles
    Test number
    568668317282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,795 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    39,795 miles
    Test number
    211976662761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,794 miles (+4)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,794 miles
    Test number
    107923650638
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Fail39,790 miles (+181)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    158346609978
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass39,609 miles (+209)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,609 miles
    Test number
    515894882213
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass39,400 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    438304438643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,399 miles (+455)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,399 miles
    Test number
    134819067913
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking carb area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFan belt loose

  9. Pass38,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,944 miles
    Test number
    966097964042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,944 miles (+810)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,944 miles
    Test number
    903756227463
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass38,134 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,134 miles
    Test number
    731044709188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,128 miles (+1,896)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,128 miles
    Test number
    403785854053
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer bent on back plate
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass36,232 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,232 miles
    Test number
    293282673923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,225 miles (+122)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,225 miles
    Test number
    364254003058
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass36,103 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    749306153154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    621019919116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,089 miles (+82)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    964693419175
    • FailureFront Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding on slightly

  18. Pass36,007 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,007 miles
    Test number
    240562508402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,986 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    101974356383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,902 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    613537336144
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass35,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    762387136184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 887 VAE

What vehicle is registration 887 VAE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 887 VAE on a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 6 Dec 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 887 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 887 VAE is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 887 VAE?
The MOT on 887 VAE is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 887 VAE done?
887 VAE was recorded at 40,214 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 219 miles a year.
Has 887 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 887 VAE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 887 VAE 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 887 VAE find?
887 VAE passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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