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Morris Minor 1000

Grey · Petrol · 1958 · 1,000 cc

NSL 561MOT history

NSL 561 is a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 6 Jun 1958. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
70,180 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSL 561
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
6 Jun 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSL 561 was last recorded at 70,180 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,375 miles · 13 Oct 2015
Between the last two tests
805 miles
Average per year
1,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,180 miles
  • 2015 – 69,375 miles
  • 2014 – 63,460 miles
  • 2013 – 57,810 miles
  • 2012 – 56,347 miles
  • 2011 – 55,422 miles
  • 2010 – 54,942 miles
  • 2009 – 54,858 miles
  • 2007 – 54,402 miles
  • 2006 – 53,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,180 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,180 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    333065093932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,375 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,375 miles
    Test number
    958980410655
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  3. Fail69,331 miles (+5,871)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,331 miles
    Test number
    457463974399
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

  4. Fail63,460 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    239754274274
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/r hub seal leaking

  5. Pass63,460 miles (+5,650)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    849244274226
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/r hub seal leaking

  6. Pass57,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    888898183223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,810 miles (+1,463)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    707984683284
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

  8. Pass56,347 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    167485322163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,344 miles (+922)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,344 miles
    Test number
    217504722181
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass55,422 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,422 miles
    Test number
    315352731103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,942 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    301323150127
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases
    • NotePlay in n/s/f wheel bearing

  12. Fail54,932 miles (+74)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,932 miles
    Test number
    733439430101
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  13. Pass54,858 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    174552569048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail54,402 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,402 miles
    Test number
    294539597298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass54,402 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,402 miles
    Test number
    432519797258
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass53,968 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    311321246225
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAir filter?
    • NoteBrake pedal ;dead feel?
    • NoteExhaust wired up ?why
    • NoteRear brakes uneven n/s low some oil on back plate?

  17. Fail53,968 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    331751546410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAir filter?
    • NoteBrake pedal ;dead feel?
    • NoteExhaust wired up ?why
    • NoteRear brakes uneven n/s low some oil on back plate?

Questions about NSL 561

What vehicle is registration NSL 561 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSL 561 on a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 6 Jun 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 561 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSL 561 expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSL 561?
The MOT on NSL 561 expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSL 561 done?
NSL 561 was recorded at 70,180 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 1,010 miles a year.
Has NSL 561 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSL 561 has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on NSL 561 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 NSL 561 find?
NSL 561 passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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