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Morris Minor Traveller

White · Petrol · 1963 · 1,275 cc

981 DCEMOT history

981 DCE is a white petrol Morris Minor Traveller first used on 3 Jul 1963. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
49,151 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
981 DCE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor Traveller
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
3 Jul 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

981 DCE was last recorded at 49,151 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,127 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 49,151 miles
  • 2021 – 49,127 miles
  • 2020 – 48,782 miles
  • 2019 – 48,467 miles
  • 2018 – 48,110 miles
  • 2017 – 47,896 miles
  • 2016 – 47,578 miles
  • 2015 – 47,061 miles
  • 2014 – 46,748 miles
  • 2013 – 45,738 miles
  • 2010 – 45,522 miles
  • 2009 – 45,350 miles
  • 2008 – 44,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,151 miles
  • AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency a bit low
  • AdvisorySlight bind from front brakes

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,151 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    446141415789
    • AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency a bit low
    • AdvisorySlight bind from front brakes

  2. Fail49,127 miles (+345)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    879342228485
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass48,782 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,782 miles
    Test number
    740706861393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail48,781 miles (+314)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,781 miles
    Test number
    972221750636
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass48,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    115452652906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail48,467 miles (+357)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    980327118731
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass48,110 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,110 miles
    Test number
    821471806698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,896 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,896 miles
    Test number
    988264461031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,894 miles (+316)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,894 miles
    Test number
    123803162608
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass47,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,578 miles
    Test number
    846852451814
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail47,578 miles (+2)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,578 miles
    Test number
    711421950194
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail47,576 miles (+55)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,576 miles
    Test number
    941648925019
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail47,521 miles (+460)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,521 miles
    Test number
    907072622094
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass47,061 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    768376565179
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail47,061 miles (+313)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    379149555198
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass46,748 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    219898664441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass45,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,738 miles
    Test number
    209333873488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,738 miles (+216)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,738 miles
    Test number
    876359763105
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass45,522 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    460719860124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,350 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    744667509190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,920 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,920 miles
    Test number
    193132818167
    • NoteVehicle has been standing for a long period of time components may need observation after use.

Questions about 981 DCE

What vehicle is registration 981 DCE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 981 DCE on a white petrol Morris Minor Traveller first used on 3 Jul 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 981 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 981 DCE expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 981 DCE?
The MOT on 981 DCE expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 981 DCE done?
981 DCE was recorded at 49,151 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 308 miles a year.
Has 981 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 981 DCE has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on 981 DCE 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 981 DCE find?
981 DCE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: rear service brake efficiency a bit low; slight bind from front brakes.

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