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Morris Minor 1000

Green · Petrol · 1963 · 1,100 cc

889 RCVMOT history

889 RCV is a green petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 17 Mar 1963. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 18,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
18,888 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
889 RCV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,100 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
17 Mar 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

889 RCV was last recorded at 18,888 miles on 19 May 2026, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,782 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,888 miles
  • 2025 – 18,782 miles
  • 2022 – 18,675 miles
  • 2021 – 18,498 miles
  • 2020 – 18,276 miles
  • 2019 – 18,165 miles
  • 2018 – 17,649 miles
  • 2017 – 17,360 miles
  • 2016 – 17,247 miles
  • 2015 – 16,106 miles
  • 2014 – 15,645 miles
  • 2013 – 15,310 miles
  • 2012 – 14,832 miles
  • 2011 – 14,828 miles
  • 2010 – 12,983 miles
  • 2009 – 10,235 miles
  • 2008 – 6,687 miles
  • 2007 – 5,428 miles
  • 2006 – 4,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,888 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,888 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    18,888 miles
    Test number
    664981425461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    18,782 miles
    Test number
    712537912997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail18,782 miles (+107)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,782 miles
    Test number
    723611894306
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass18,675 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    18,675 miles
    Test number
    343237857723
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass18,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,498 miles
    Test number
    337837024922
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Several leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail18,498 miles (+222)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,498 miles
    Test number
    167592752967
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Several leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass18,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    18,276 miles
    Test number
    396316350392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,275 miles (+110)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    220503368614
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass18,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,165 miles
    Test number
    131334953996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail18,163 miles (+514)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,163 miles
    Test number
    686823390465
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass17,649 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    17,649 miles
    Test number
    998075560975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail17,648 miles (+288)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,648 miles
    Test number
    496598254891
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass17,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,360 miles
    Test number
    656859194717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail17,360 miles (+113)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,360 miles
    Test number
    753673218303
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass17,247 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,247 miles
    Test number
    490803500650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,246 miles (+1,140)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,246 miles
    Test number
    789400382593
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass16,106 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,106 miles
    Test number
    128280372476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail16,103 miles (+458)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,103 miles
    Test number
    602201244825
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail15,645 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,645 miles
    Test number
    278248094273
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass15,645 miles (+335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,645 miles
    Test number
    939268694253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass15,310 miles (+478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,310 miles
    Test number
    936774103316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass14,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    14,832 miles
    Test number
    879647522372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    939757222389
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass14,828 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,828 miles
    Test number
    628975141089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,983 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,983 miles
    Test number
    162473850000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion to centre X-member.

  26. Pass12,983 miles (+2,748)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,983 miles
    Test number
    190383050418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion to centre X-member.

  27. Pass10,235 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,235 miles
    Test number
    741702589030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    6,687 miles
    Test number
    903874478004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Fail6,687 miles (+1,259)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,687 miles
    Test number
    120724578488
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass5,428 miles (+1,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    5,428 miles
    Test number
    811017457097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  31. Pass4,390 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    4,390 miles
    Test number
    431647716175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail4,316 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,316 miles
    Test number
    480995506105
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about 889 RCV

What vehicle is registration 889 RCV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 889 RCV on a green petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 17 Mar 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 889 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 889 RCV is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 889 RCV?
The MOT on 889 RCV is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 889 RCV done?
889 RCV was recorded at 18,888 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 725 miles a year.
Has 889 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 889 RCV has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on 889 RCV 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 889 RCV find?
889 RCV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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