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Morris Minor 1000

Grey · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

NVL 786MOT history

NVL 786 is a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 21 Jul 1959. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 64,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
64,526 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
81 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NVL 786
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
21 Jul 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NVL 786 was last recorded at 64,526 miles on 12 May 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2008: 62,975 miles, lower than 69,946 miles on 13 Sept 2006.
  • 25 Nov 2011: 63,201 miles, lower than 69,163 miles on 5 Nov 2011.

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
64,500 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
81 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,526 miles
  • 2025 – 64,500 miles
  • 2011 – 63,201 miles
  • 2009 – 63,031 miles
  • 2008 – 62,992 miles
  • 2006 – 69,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,526 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,526 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,526 miles
    Test number
    188360950123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,500 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,500 miles
    Test number
    158126853104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,201 miles (-5,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    626119821349
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  4. Fail69,163 miles (+6,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    815229001347
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

  5. Pass63,031 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,031 miles
    Test number
    853817449164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,026 miles (+34)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,026 miles
    Test number
    842371849152
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass62,992 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    430715548009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,975 miles (-6,971)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    481103038097
    • FailureCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass69,946 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    830586156202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,923 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    362822646416
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about NVL 786

What vehicle is registration NVL 786 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NVL 786 on a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 21 Jul 1959. 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 NVL 786 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NVL 786 is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on NVL 786?
The MOT on NVL 786 is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NVL 786 done?
NVL 786 was recorded at 64,526 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 81 miles a year.
Has NVL 786 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NVL 786 has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2011.
Has the mileage on NVL 786 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NVL 786 find?
NVL 786 passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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