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Morris Minor

White · Petrol · 1958 · 948 cc

NSL 540MOT history

NSL 540 is a white petrol Morris Minor first used on 7 Jan 1958. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 26,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
26,712 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSL 540
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
7 Jan 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSL 540 was last recorded at 26,712 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2011: 21,854 miles, lower than 197,199 miles on 15 Jun 2010.

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
26,587 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,712 miles
  • 2022 – 26,587 miles
  • 2015 – 25,262 miles
  • 2014 – 24,738 miles
  • 2012 – 22,506 miles
  • 2011 – 21,854 miles
  • 2010 – 197,199 miles
  • 2009 – 17,054 miles
  • 2007 – 17,003 miles
  • 2006 – 15,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,712 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,712 miles (+125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    26,712 miles
    Test number
    603430057480
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass26,587 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,587 miles
    Test number
    816542972871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,262 miles
    Test number
    650815567063
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil all 4 shockabsorbers (2.7.3)

  4. Fail25,262 miles (+524)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,262 miles
    Test number
    194408559353
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil all 4 shockabsorbers (2.7.3)

  5. Pass24,738 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,738 miles
    Test number
    569141844156
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cracking

  6. Fail24,738 miles (+2,232)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,738 miles
    Test number
    106657124130
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cracking

  7. Pass22,506 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,506 miles
    Test number
    195407782164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,854 miles (-175,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,854 miles
    Test number
    126431051100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass197,199 miles (+180,145)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    197,199 miles
    Test number
    612336560174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,054 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,054 miles
    Test number
    994082189181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass17,003 miles (+1,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,003 miles
    Test number
    302233147225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass15,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,951 miles
    Test number
    281707346169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail15,951 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,951 miles
    Test number
    761417246134
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Questions about NSL 540

What vehicle is registration NSL 540 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSL 540 on a white petrol Morris Minor first used on 7 Jan 1958. 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 NSL 540 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSL 540 expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSL 540?
The MOT on NSL 540 expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSL 540 done?
NSL 540 was recorded at 26,712 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 556 miles a year.
Has NSL 540 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSL 540 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on NSL 540 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NSL 540 find?
NSL 540 passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive.

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