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Morris Minor 1000

White · Petrol · 1964 · 1,275 cc

SCM 643MOT history

SCM 643 is a white petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 3 Jul 1964. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,948 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SCM 643
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
3 Jul 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SCM 643 was last recorded at 97,948 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2022: 95,917 miles, lower than 98,089 miles on 22 Jul 2019.

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
97,437 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
511 miles
Average per year
432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,948 miles
  • 2025 – 97,437 miles
  • 2023 – 96,449 miles
  • 2022 – 95,917 miles
  • 2019 – 98,089 miles
  • 2018 – 93,850 miles
  • 2017 – 93,636 miles
  • 2015 – 93,150 miles
  • 2012 – 92,379 miles
  • 2011 – 90,963 miles
  • 2010 – 90,810 miles
  • 2009 – 90,319 miles
  • 2008 – 90,174 miles
  • 2007 – 89,587 miles
  • 2006 – 89,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,948 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,948 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    919635064502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,437 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    697626136983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,449 miles (+532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,449 miles
    Test number
    640922578090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in center (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower trunion slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in center (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    510761800763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail95,917 miles (-2,172)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    428068250690
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine from pressure gauge take off on engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,089 miles (+3,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,089 miles
    Test number
    779920543882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail95,078 miles (+1,228)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    307248048161
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass93,850 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,850 miles
    Test number
    495719415072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,636 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    944545941467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,150 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,150 miles
    Test number
    789923475121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,145 miles (+766)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    729429665125
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass92,379 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    345264122025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,963 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,963 miles
    Test number
    167724731453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,956 miles (+146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,956 miles
    Test number
    419061431065
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Pass90,810 miles (+491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,810 miles
    Test number
    832228910069
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,319 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,319 miles
    Test number
    324358529092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,174 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    90,174 miles
    Test number
    361978528098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,169 miles (+582)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,169 miles
    Test number
    671583428040
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass89,587 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    89,587 miles
    Test number
    142579317476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    612087126094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SCM 643

What vehicle is registration SCM 643 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SCM 643 on a white petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 3 Jul 1964. 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 SCM 643 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SCM 643 is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SCM 643?
The MOT on SCM 643 is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SCM 643 done?
SCM 643 was recorded at 97,948 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 432 miles a year.
Has SCM 643 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SCM 643 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on SCM 643 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SCM 643 find?
SCM 643 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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