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BEL 780MOT history

BEL 780 is a green and black petrol Morris first used on 31 Dec 1935. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 20,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
20,162 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BEL 780
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1935
First used
31 Dec 1935
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BEL 780 was last recorded at 20,162 miles on 24 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2025: 20,162 miles, lower than 40,588 miles on 2 Sept 2011.

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
40,588 miles · 2 Sept 2011
Average per year
893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,162 miles
  • 2011 – 40,588 miles
  • 2008 – 4,058 miles
  • 2007 – 4,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,162 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,162 miles (-20,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    20,162 miles
    Test number
    254737316345
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,588 miles (+36,530)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    346395441472
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake needs attention
    • NotePlay in steering box
    • NoteSlight twist in off side front brake hose

  3. Pass4,058 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    4,058 miles
    Test number
    604987708243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHead gasket slight water leak
    • NoteOffside front brake hose slightly twisted

  4. Pass4,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    4,058 miles
    Test number
    501664897165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail4,058 miles3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,058 miles
    Test number
    562160797184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Questions about BEL 780

What vehicle is registration BEL 780 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BEL 780 on a green and black petrol Morris first used on 31 Dec 1935. 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 BEL 780 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BEL 780 expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BEL 780?
The MOT on BEL 780 expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BEL 780 done?
BEL 780 was recorded at 20,162 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 893 miles a year.
Has BEL 780 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BEL 780 has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2007.
Has the mileage on BEL 780 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on BEL 780 find?
BEL 780 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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