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Morris Minor

Beige · Petrol · 1957 · 1,098 cc

MFO 480MOT history

MFO 480 is a beige petrol Morris Minor first used on 28 Jun 1957. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 50,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,589 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFO 480
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
28 Jun 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFO 480 was last recorded at 50,589 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,589 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,589 miles
  • 2025 – 50,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,589 miles
  • AdvisoryIntermittent foot brake pedal sticks downRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

4 tests since 14 Jul 2025, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    536307213002
    • AdvisoryIntermittent foot brake pedal sticks down

  2. Fail50,589 miles (+446)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    825404569814
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent foot brake pedal sticks down
    • AdvisoryOil spraying around ,nearside rear wheel brake and back plate area

  3. Pass50,143 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,143 miles
    Test number
    518371027653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,140 miles2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    630858417691
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Questions about MFO 480

What vehicle is registration MFO 480 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFO 480 on a beige petrol Morris Minor first used on 28 Jun 1957. 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 MFO 480 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MFO 480 is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on MFO 480?
The MOT on MFO 480 is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MFO 480 done?
MFO 480 was recorded at 50,589 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 388 miles a year.
Has MFO 480 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFO 480 has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on MFO 480 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 MFO 480 find?
MFO 480 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: intermittent foot brake pedal sticks down.

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