Hillman Minx
Grey and Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 1,494 cc
GAS 138MOT history
GAS 138 is a grey and blue petrol Hillman Minx first used on 1 Aug 1961. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,469 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 52,469 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 478 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GAS 138
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Hillman
- Model
- Minx
- Colour
- Grey and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1961
- First used
- 1 Aug 1961
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GAS 138 was last recorded at 52,469 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,172 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 297 miles
- Average per year
- 478 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,469 miles
- 2025 – 52,172 miles
- 2024 – 51,781 miles
- 2023 – 51,491 miles
- 2020 – 51,250 miles
- 2019 – 50,989 miles
- 2018 – 50,693 miles
- 2015 – 49,741 miles
- 2014 – 49,380 miles
- 2013 – 49,047 miles
- 2012 – 47,629 miles
- 2011 – 46,435 miles
- 2010 – 45,650 miles
- 2009 – 43,781 miles
- 2006 – 43,243 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,469 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering idler worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering drak link bush slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,469 miles (+297)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 52,469 miles
- Test number
- 637816859159
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering idler worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering drak link bush slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail52,172 miles (+391)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,172 miles
- Test number
- 747292045099
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,781 miles (+290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 51,781 miles
- Test number
- 495456272097
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass51,491 miles (+241)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 51,491 miles
- Test number
- 305782378254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,250 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 51,250 miles
- Test number
- 590543020251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail51,228 miles (+239)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,228 miles
- Test number
- 124192927838
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass50,989 miles (+296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 50,989 miles
- Test number
- 893999397842
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Pass50,693 miles (+952)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,693 miles
- Test number
- 813650441114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,741 miles (+361)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 49,741 miles
- Test number
- 389174015143
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll shock absorber bushes perished and cracked
- NoteNearside front outer sill corroded
- NoteOffside outer sill corroded
- NoteRear valance/rear outer wheel arches corroded
Pass49,380 miles (+24)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,380 miles
- Test number
- 415452834165
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion to rear valance and bottom of rear wings
- NoteShock absorber bushes perished
- NoteSome play in steering system
Fail49,356 miles (+309)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,356 miles
- Test number
- 885857204153
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll shock absorbers have perished bushes
- NoteThere is slight play in steering box
Pass49,047 miles (+1,418)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 49,047 miles
- Test number
- 579370583067
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth sides front and rear shock absorbers, upper and lower mounting bushes perished
- NoteBoth sides outer sills and rear ends of both chassis rails have some corrosion
- NoteEngine, gearbox and rear differential all have minor oil leaks
Pass47,629 miles (+1,194)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,629 miles
- Test number
- 547706872079
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBoth sides outer sills have some corrosion
- NoteRear end of both sides rear chassis rails have some corrosion
Pass46,435 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 46,435 miles
- Test number
- 468480081014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,426 miles (+776)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,426 miles
- Test number
- 126798961021
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSome corrosion to floorpan and chassis members
Pass45,650 miles (+1,869)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,650 miles
- Test number
- 193251390432
- NoteSmall amount of corrosion around rear spring hangers
Pass43,781 miles (+538)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,781 miles
- Test number
- 523413469090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 43,243 miles
- Test number
- 871481466304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about GAS 138
- What vehicle is registration GAS 138 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GAS 138 on a grey and blue petrol Hillman Minx first used on 1 Aug 1961. 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 GAS 138 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GAS 138 is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GAS 138?
- The MOT on GAS 138 is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GAS 138 done?
- GAS 138 was recorded at 52,469 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 478 miles a year.
- Has GAS 138 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GAS 138 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on GAS 138 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 GAS 138 find?
- GAS 138 passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front steering idler worn; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive hub, and 5 more.
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