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Green · Petrol · 1957 · 948 cc

SFH 457MOT history

SFH 457 is a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 23 May 1957. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
98,866 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFH 457
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
23 May 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

SFH 457 was last recorded at 98,866 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,825 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,866 miles
  • 2021 – 98,825 miles
  • 2020 – 98,811 miles
  • 2019 – 98,687 miles
  • 2018 – 98,610 miles
  • 2017 – 98,366 miles
  • 2016 – 98,281 miles
  • 2015 – 98,125 miles
  • 2014 – 97,708 miles
  • 2013 – 97,430 miles
  • 2012 – 97,315 miles
  • 2011 – 96,824 miles
  • 2010 – 96,471 miles
  • 2009 – 96,471 miles
  • 2008 – 96,262 miles
  • 2007 – 96,005 miles
  • 2006 – 95,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,866 miles
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn and perished

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • O/s/f tyre ON LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,866 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,866 miles
    Test number
    806118366708
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn and perished

  2. Pass98,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    508648073113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail98,825 miles (+14)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    114455343138
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    468407187030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail98,811 miles (+124)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    646904382176
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,687 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    98,687 miles
    Test number
    567406842781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight bind to n/s/f brake

  7. Pass98,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    730958445304
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre ON LIMIT

  8. Fail98,610 miles (+244)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    692144497152
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre ON LIMIT

  9. Pass98,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    401467026176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,366 miles (+85)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    562833384200
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass98,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    650314926745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,281 miles (+156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    946318844821
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

  13. Pass98,125 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,125 miles
    Test number
    149075975074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,708 miles
    Test number
    729978474054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail97,708 miles (+278)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,708 miles
    Test number
    849178574058
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass97,430 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    168207873499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass97,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    507310882082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,315 miles (+491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    937332572070
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass96,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    267810981006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,824 miles (+353)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    565170181024
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  21. Pass96,471 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,471 miles
    Test number
    103634080465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/f floor area corroded
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  22. Fail96,471 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,471 miles
    Test number
    342685970026
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/f floor area corroded
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  23. Pass96,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,471 miles
    Test number
    963895879079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail96,471 miles (+209)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,471 miles
    Test number
    134255879437
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass96,262 miles (+257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    371696888093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass96,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    603627867027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail96,005 miles (+460)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    841736667026
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  28. Pass95,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    260075876014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail95,545 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    393714176056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about SFH 457

What vehicle is registration SFH 457 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFH 457 on a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 23 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 SFH 457 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SFH 457 expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SFH 457?
The MOT on SFH 457 expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SFH 457 done?
SFH 457 was recorded at 98,866 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 207 miles a year.
Has SFH 457 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFH 457 has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on SFH 457 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 SFH 457 find?
SFH 457 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: o/s/f tyre worn and perished.

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