Morris Minor 1000
Grey · Petrol · 1963 · 1,098 cc
JSJ 304MOT history
JSJ 304 is a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 1 Jan 1963. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 7,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 7,253 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- JSJ 304
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Model
- Minor 1000
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,098 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1963
- First used
- 1 Jan 1963
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
JSJ 304 was last recorded at 7,253 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Sept 2011: 389 miles, lower than 97,051 miles on 6 Jul 2010.
- 9 Nov 2016: 5,694 miles, lower than 40,702 miles on 24 Nov 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 7,250 miles · 19 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 7,253 miles
- 2018 – 6,251 miles
- 2016 – 5,707 miles
- 2015 – 40,702 miles
- 2014 – 14,074 miles
- 2011 – 389 miles
- 2010 – 97,051 miles
- 2009 – 95,477 miles
- 2008 – 94,097 miles
- 2005 – 94,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass7,253 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front steering control arm play at inner ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass7,253 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 7,253 miles
- Test number
- 981681297353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail7,250 miles (+999)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,250 miles
- Test number
- 221238759708
- MajorFront Fuel pipe insecure to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass6,251 miles (+544)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 6,251 miles
- Test number
- 283856993296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,707 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 5,707 miles
- Test number
- 610096439273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,694 miles (-35,008)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,694 miles
- Test number
- 843013861640
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)
- FailureCentral Brake pipe inadequately supported to front (3.6.B.1)
- FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear (3.6.B.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Pass40,702 miles (+225)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 40,702 miles
- Test number
- 388814980890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering control arm play at inner ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail40,477 miles (+26,403)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,477 miles
- Test number
- 774385300245
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering control arm play at inner ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass14,074 miles (+12,690)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 14,074 miles
- Test number
- 308763654178
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail1,384 miles (+995)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,384 miles
- Test number
- 525220254119
- FailureCentre Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass389 miles (-96,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 389 miles
- Test number
- 586549851207
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass97,051 miles (+1,574)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 97,051 miles
- Test number
- 124227580100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,477 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 95,477 miles
- Test number
- 784608749175
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail95,472 miles (+1,375)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,472 miles
- Test number
- 122023849140
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass94,097 miles (+25)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 94,097 miles
- Test number
- 994932068114
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteAll four tyres perrished in tread
- NoteFront brakes binding slightly
- NoteFuel pipe rusty
- NotePre 65 lighting
- NoteRear axle fixing bolts rusty
- NoteUnder side rusty
Fail94,072 miles (+33)5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,072 miles
- Test number
- 912929958125
- FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAll four tyres perrished in tread
- NoteFuel pipe rusty
- NotePre 65 lighting
- NoteRear axle fixing bolts rusty
Pass94,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 94,039 miles
- Test number
- 951288455207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about JSJ 304
- What vehicle is registration JSJ 304 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show JSJ 304 on a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 1 Jan 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 JSJ 304 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on JSJ 304 expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on JSJ 304?
- The MOT on JSJ 304 expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has JSJ 304 done?
- JSJ 304 was recorded at 7,253 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024.
- Has JSJ 304 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. JSJ 304 has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on JSJ 304 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on JSJ 304 find?
- JSJ 304 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner.
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