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Beige · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

MAS 956MOT history

MAS 956 is a beige petrol Morris Minor first used on 27 Mar 1961. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2025
Mileage
53,622 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAS 956
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
27 Mar 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAS 956 was last recorded at 53,622 miles on 16 May 2024, 912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,710 miles · 24 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
912 miles
Average per year
2,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,622 miles
  • 2019 – 52,710 miles
  • 2017 – 52,602 miles
  • 2016 – 52,047 miles
  • 2015 – 50,431 miles
  • 2014 – 50,201 miles
  • 2013 – 49,635 miles
  • 2012 – 49,402 miles
  • 2011 – 2,902 miles
  • 2010 – 2,885 miles
  • 2009 – 2,880 miles
  • 2007 – 2,878 miles
  • 2006 – 2,708 miles
  • 2005 – 2,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,622 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,622 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,622 miles
    Test number
    139712500189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,710 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,710 miles
    Test number
    113272296386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,686 miles (+84)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    412178048618
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,602 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,602 miles
    Test number
    365978245645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,047 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    173601431022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    791066344714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,431 miles (+230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    745985401179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass50,201 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    475889954225
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail50,201 miles (+566)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    405799554222
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass49,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    845575363132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,633 miles (+231)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,633 miles
    Test number
    707005663156
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass49,402 miles (+46,500)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,402 miles
    Test number
    987378082181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass2,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    2,902 miles
    Test number
    219098281136
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail2,902 miles (+17)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,902 miles
    Test number
    378966981102
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass2,885 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    2,885 miles
    Test number
    300654980106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail2,880 miles (+2)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,880 miles
    Test number
    310099319294
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass2,878 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    2,878 miles
    Test number
    974262517227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass2,708 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    2,708 miles
    Test number
    762529806292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    2,522 miles
    Test number
    771324335256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail2,522 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,522 miles
    Test number
    963969225290
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Questions about MAS 956

What vehicle is registration MAS 956 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAS 956 on a beige petrol Morris Minor first used on 27 Mar 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 MAS 956 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MAS 956 expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MAS 956?
The MOT on MAS 956 expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MAS 956 done?
MAS 956 was recorded at 53,622 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 2,726 miles a year.
Has MAS 956 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAS 956 has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on MAS 956 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 MAS 956 find?
MAS 956 passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion slight play detected.

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