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Black · Petrol · 1956 · 1,275 cc

LCM 735MOT history

LCM 735 is a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 6 Jan 1956. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 24,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
24,997 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LCM 735
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
6 Jan 1956
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LCM 735 was last recorded at 24,997 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 4,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2009: 1,398 miles, lower than 96,038 miles on 2 Feb 2008.

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
20,173 miles · 26 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
4,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 24,997 miles
  • 2018 – 20,173 miles
  • 2017 – 18,186 miles
  • 2016 – 16,250 miles
  • 2015 – 14,178 miles
  • 2014 – 11,283 miles
  • 2013 – 7,739 miles
  • 2012 – 5,445 miles
  • 2011 – 3,385 miles
  • 2010 – 2,370 miles
  • 2009 – 1,398 miles
  • 2008 – 96,038 miles
  • 2007 – 95,873 miles
  • 2006 – 95,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bump stop missing
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Both front tyres perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both front wipers poor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear diff rough when rotating rear wheels

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,997 miles (+4,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    24,997 miles
    Test number
    614411433322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass20,173 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    364796603088
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension bump stop rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRoughness when rotating both rear wheels

  3. Fail20,173 miles (+1,987)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    846386558531
    • FailureElectrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed dash (1.9.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension bump stop rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRoughness when rotating both rear wheels

  4. Pass18,186 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,186 miles
    Test number
    583811732226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers poor
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear diff rough when rotating rear wheels

  5. Fail18,186 miles (+1,936)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,186 miles
    Test number
    876145110946
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers poor
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear diff rough when rotating rear wheels

  6. Pass16,250 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,250 miles
    Test number
    744563809754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front siselight dim
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff rough when rotating rear wheels

  7. Fail16,250 miles (+2,072)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,250 miles
    Test number
    920746761312
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front siselight dim
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff rough when rotating rear wheels

  8. Fail14,178 miles1 repaired1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,178 miles
    Test number
    809162315108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front shock lower bushes worn
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteBoth rear leaf springs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteRear diff rough
    • NoteSlight roughness when both front wheels rotated

  9. Pass14,178 miles (+2,895)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,178 miles
    Test number
    897792715128
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front shock lower bushes worn
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteBoth rear leaf springs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteRear diff rough
    • NoteSlight roughness when both front wheels rotated

  10. Pass11,283 miles (+3)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    11,283 miles
    Test number
    236125304426
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyre valves perished.
    • NoteBrake servo pipe deteriorated.
    • NoteCoolant pipes deteriorated.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle oil leak.

  11. Fail11,280 miles (+3,541)2 dangerous11 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,280 miles
    Test number
    725733794043
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyre valves perished.
    • NoteBrake servo pipe deteriorated.
    • NoteCoolant pipes deteriorated.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle oil leak.

  12. Pass7,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    7,739 miles
    Test number
    407158613003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail7,739 miles (+2,294)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,739 miles
    Test number
    538448513043
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass5,445 miles (+2,060)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    5,445 miles
    Test number
    848356942050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass3,385 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    3,385 miles
    Test number
    226162331059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass2,370 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    2,370 miles
    Test number
    703652230046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass1,398 miles (-94,640)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    1,398 miles
    Test number
    891740449004
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads 4mm

  18. Pass96,038 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,038 miles
    Test number
    253643838002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,873 miles (+236)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    95,873 miles
    Test number
    732528147047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass95,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    95,637 miles
    Test number
    110074616417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LCM 735

What vehicle is registration LCM 735 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LCM 735 on a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 6 Jan 1956. 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 LCM 735 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LCM 735 expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LCM 735?
The MOT on LCM 735 expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LCM 735 done?
LCM 735 was recorded at 24,997 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024.
Has LCM 735 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LCM 735 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LCM 735 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LCM 735 find?
LCM 735 passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front bump stop missing; rear leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened slightly corroded both sides; general underbody corrosion.

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