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Morris Minor VAN

Green · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

JVS 298MOT history

JVS 298 is a green petrol Morris Minor VAN first used on 20 Oct 1961. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 92,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
92,695 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JVS 298
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor VAN
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
20 Oct 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

JVS 298 was last recorded at 92,695 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,016 miles · 8 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
679 miles
Average per year
411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,695 miles
  • 2022 – 92,016 miles
  • 2020 – 91,529 miles
  • 2018 – 91,432 miles
  • 2017 – 90,533 miles
  • 2016 – 89,894 miles
  • 2015 – 89,288 miles
  • 2014 – 88,720 miles
  • 2013 – 88,357 miles
  • 2012 – 86,740 miles
  • 2011 – 86,660 miles
  • 2008 – 86,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,695 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,695 miles (+679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,695 miles
    Test number
    739263801582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass92,016 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,016 miles
    Test number
    927003908635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,529 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    662190348263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,432 miles (+899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,432 miles
    Test number
    657762995073
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass90,533 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    191326477286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,894 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    880806137928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,288 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,288 miles
    Test number
    340195594688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,720 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    845680114375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,719 miles (+362)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    597387684289
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  10. Pass88,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,357 miles
    Test number
    738964183212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,357 miles (+1,617)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,357 miles
    Test number
    469470183273
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  12. Pass86,740 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    665735252258
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on side wall

  13. Fail86,740 miles (+80)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    277661352289
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on side wall

  14. Pass86,660 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    308719051161
    • NoteOffside rear hub seal weeping
    • NoteRear diff damp with oil
    • NoteSpeedo drive weeping

  15. Fail86,660 miles (+427)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    188618751120
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear hub seal weeping
    • NoteRear diff damp with oil
    • NoteSpeedo drive weeping

  16. Pass86,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,233 miles
    Test number
    334874168105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JVS 298

What vehicle is registration JVS 298 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JVS 298 on a green petrol Morris Minor VAN first used on 20 Oct 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 JVS 298 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JVS 298 expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JVS 298?
The MOT on JVS 298 expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JVS 298 done?
JVS 298 was recorded at 92,695 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 411 miles a year.
Has JVS 298 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JVS 298 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on JVS 298 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 JVS 298 find?
JVS 298 passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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