Morris Minor 1000
Red · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc
RVS 246MOT history
RVS 246 is a red petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 19 Jul 1961. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 39,944 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 39,944 mi
- At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 66 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RVS 246
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Model
- Minor 1000
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 948 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1961
- First used
- 19 Jul 1961
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
RVS 246 was last recorded at 39,944 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 39,901 miles · 14 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 43 miles
- Average per year
- 66 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 39,944 miles
- 2023 – 39,901 miles
- 2022 – 39,806 miles
- 2021 – 39,696 miles
- 2020 – 39,668 miles
- 2019 – 39,533 miles
- 2018 – 39,467 miles
- 2017 – 39,328 miles
- 2016 – 39,183 miles
- 2015 – 39,081 miles
- 2014 – 38,985 miles
- 2013 – 38,826 miles
- 2009 – 38,792 miles
- 2007 – 38,755 miles
- 2006 – 38,750 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,944 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front damper has slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside front torsion bar bush deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to manifold
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,944 miles (+43)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 39,944 miles
- Test number
- 748619432187
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,901 miles (+95)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 39,901 miles
- Test number
- 292153250506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Torsion bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Torsion bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear most upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,806 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 39,806 miles
- Test number
- 262357297449
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail39,806 miles (+110)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,806 miles
- Test number
- 166990081783
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,696 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 39,696 miles
- Test number
- 572554042039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass39,668 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 39,668 miles
- Test number
- 472513562289
- AdvisoryOffside Front damper has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail39,668 miles (+135)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,668 miles
- Test number
- 478147062816
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front damper has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,533 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 39,533 miles
- Test number
- 535301733174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front torsion bar bush deteriorated
Fail39,533 miles (+66)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,533 miles
- Test number
- 103624323213
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front torsion bar bush deteriorated
Pass39,467 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 39,467 miles
- Test number
- 312859584964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,458 miles (+130)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,458 miles
- Test number
- 170552757607
- DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Centre frame for torsion bar (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding after use (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre frame torsion bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Suspect (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Reflector deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Reflector deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Pass39,328 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 39,328 miles
- Test number
- 681631559277
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to manifold (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail39,328 miles (+145)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,328 miles
- Test number
- 505827436019
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to manifold (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass39,183 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,183 miles
- Test number
- 105618467387
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail39,182 miles (+101)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,182 miles
- Test number
- 101621943753
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak from filter housing
- AdvisoryRadiator deteriorated +water pump noisy
Pass39,081 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 39,081 miles
- Test number
- 965196645128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,985 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 38,985 miles
- Test number
- 425357644165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 38,826 miles
- Test number
- 289300343431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,826 miles (+34)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,826 miles
- Test number
- 669583513170
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass38,792 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 38,792 miles
- Test number
- 851844209159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,788 miles (+33)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,788 miles
- Test number
- 120777599069
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass38,755 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 38,755 miles
- Test number
- 443495527250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 38,750 miles
- Test number
- 222966626278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RVS 246
- What vehicle is registration RVS 246 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RVS 246 on a red petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 19 Jul 1961. 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 RVS 246 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on RVS 246 expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on RVS 246?
- The MOT on RVS 246 expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has RVS 246 done?
- RVS 246 was recorded at 39,944 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 66 miles a year.
- Has RVS 246 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RVS 246 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on RVS 246 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 RVS 246 find?
- RVS 246 passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to manifold; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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