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Morris Minor

Cream · Petrol · 1957 · 948 cc

ROU 1MOT history

ROU 1 is a cream petrol Morris Minor first used on 2 May 1957. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 45,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
45,801 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ROU 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
2 May 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ROU 1 was last recorded at 45,801 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,714 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
18 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,801 miles
  • 2024 – 45,714 miles
  • 2015 – 45,610 miles
  • 2012 – 45,572 miles
  • 2011 – 45,555 miles
  • 2010 – 45,525 miles
  • 2009 – 45,512 miles
  • 2008 – 45,491 miles
  • 2007 – 45,471 miles
  • 2006 – 45,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,801 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 Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,801 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    45,801 miles
    Test number
    611757777147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,714 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    439668643173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass45,610 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,610 miles
    Test number
    728789355161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  4. Pass45,572 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,572 miles
    Test number
    348676932279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
  5. Fail45,572 miles (+17)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,572 miles
    Test number
    848596332255
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  6. Pass45,555 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,555 miles
    Test number
    159459301283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,525 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,525 miles
    Test number
    773442800263
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  8. Pass45,512 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,512 miles
    Test number
    192811899118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,491 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    432503608243
    • NoteAll four tyres perished sidewall and vals
  10. Pass45,471 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    800280407258
    • NoteAll road tyres sidewalls parished
  11. Pass45,450 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,450 miles
    Test number
    600846816250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,442 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,442 miles
    Test number
    402794316288
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAll tyre outer sidewalls cracking
    • NoteExhaust rusty

Questions about ROU 1

What vehicle is registration ROU 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ROU 1 on a cream petrol Morris Minor first used on 2 May 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 ROU 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ROU 1 is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on ROU 1?
The MOT on ROU 1 is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ROU 1 done?
ROU 1 was recorded at 45,801 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 18 miles a year.
Has ROU 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ROU 1 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on ROU 1 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 ROU 1 find?
ROU 1 passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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