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Morris Minor

Grey · Petrol · 1958 · 1,098 cc

975 AYCMOT history

975 AYC is a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 13 Mar 1958. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2022 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 59,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2022
Mileage
59,988 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
99 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
975 AYC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
13 Mar 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

975 AYC was last recorded at 59,988 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,906 miles · 30 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
99 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,988 miles
  • 2021 – 59,906 miles
  • 2012 – 59,561 miles
  • 2011 – 59,451 miles
  • 2010 – 59,131 miles
  • 2009 – 58,881 miles
  • 2008 – 58,794 miles
  • 2007 – 58,647 miles
  • 2006 – 58,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail59,988 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail59,988 miles (+82)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,988 miles
    Test number
    881557431916
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,906 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    179192446566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,561 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    687465002271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  4. Fail59,555 miles (+104)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,555 miles
    Test number
    399390602290
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass59,451 miles (+320)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,451 miles
    Test number
    875852201217
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre chassic surface corrosion

  6. Pass59,131 miles (+250)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    182794000223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteVehicle has had several patch repairs underneath

  7. Pass58,881 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,881 miles
    Test number
    443989009257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,878 miles (+84)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    792827489176
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass58,794 miles (+147)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    624243998148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion starting both jacking points

  10. Pass58,647 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,647 miles
    Test number
    494171097141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,342 miles
    Test number
    170361676159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,342 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,342 miles
    Test number
    771387166101
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about 975 AYC

What vehicle is registration 975 AYC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 975 AYC on a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 13 Mar 1958. 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 975 AYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 975 AYC expired on 29 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 975 AYC?
The MOT on 975 AYC expired on 29 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 975 AYC done?
975 AYC was recorded at 59,988 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 99 miles a year.
Has 975 AYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 975 AYC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on 975 AYC 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 975 AYC find?
975 AYC failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear brakes imbalanced across an axle; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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