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Morris Mini

Yellow · Petrol · 1963 · 1,380 cc

981 THNMOT history

981 THN is a yellow petrol Morris Mini first used on 18 Sept 1963. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 81,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,112 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
981 THN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Mini
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,380 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
18 Sept 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

981 THN was last recorded at 81,112 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 14,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2016: 65,984 miles, lower than 85,951 miles on 20 Aug 2009.

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
67,080 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
14,032 miles
Average per year
789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,112 miles
  • 2023 – 67,080 miles
  • 2020 – 66,676 miles
  • 2019 – 66,622 miles
  • 2018 – 66,053 miles
  • 2017 – 66,015 miles
  • 2016 – 65,984 miles
  • 2009 – 85,951 miles
  • 2007 – 65,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,112 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,112 miles (+14,032)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,112 miles
    Test number
    316561606239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,080 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    242352213712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,676 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,676 miles
    Test number
    318486761950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,643 miles (+21)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    849518778843
    • 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))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie Rod Rubber Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie Rod rubber bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal starting to crack/perished

  5. Pass66,622 miles (+569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,622 miles
    Test number
    267509451823
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    696985246210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail66,053 miles (+38)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    347932675860
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,015 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,015 miles
    Test number
    299045357062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,984 miles (-19,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,984 miles
    Test number
    101118082967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,951 miles (+20,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,951 miles
    Test number
    112442139274
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass65,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    103264777414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 981 THN

What vehicle is registration 981 THN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 981 THN on a yellow petrol Morris Mini first used on 18 Sept 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 THN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 981 THN is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 981 THN?
The MOT on 981 THN is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 981 THN done?
981 THN was recorded at 81,112 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 789 miles a year.
Has 981 THN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 981 THN has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 981 THN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 981 THN find?
981 THN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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