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Morris Minor 1000

Grey · Petrol · 1957 · 948 cc

SOU 853MOT history

SOU 853 is a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 19 Dec 1957. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 5,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
5,489 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOU 853
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
19 Dec 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOU 853 was last recorded at 5,489 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
5,489 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,489 miles
  • 2025 – 5,489 miles
  • 2024 – 5,489 miles
  • 2023 – 5,489 miles
  • 2022 – 5,489 miles
  • 2021 – 5,489 miles
  • 2020 – 5,489 miles
  • 2019 – 5,489 miles
  • 2018 – 5,489 miles
  • 2017 – 5,489 miles
  • 2016 – 5,489 miles
  • 2015 – 5,489 miles
  • 2014 – 5,489 miles
  • 2013 – 5,489 miles
  • 2012 – 5,489 miles
  • 2011 – 5,489 miles
  • 2010 – 5,488 miles
  • 2009 – 5,464 miles
  • 2008 – 5,368 miles
  • 2007 – 5,313 miles
  • 2006 – 5,312 miles
  • 2005 – 5,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,489 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.

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    218067185246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    636273319219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    272222152544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    912302897979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal/ clutch pedal cross shaft worn

  5. Pass5,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    483114483862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass5,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    635361776158
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal/ clutch pedal shaft slightly seized

  7. Pass5,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    936356023061
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal/ clutch pedal cross shaft slightly seized

  8. Fail5,489 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    879220397856
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal/ clutch pedal cross shaft slightly seized

  9. Pass5,489 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    255297679286
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass5,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    327909757616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass5,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    938989367323
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades are starting to smear.

  12. Pass5,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    122010249214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    757350984604
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  14. Fail5,489 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    110427234099
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  15. Pass5,489 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    297493614225
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight freeplay nearside lower trunion

  16. Fail5,489 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    318137213487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower trunnion seals expanded with grease

  17. Pass5,489 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    347047313446
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower trunnion seals expanded with grease

  18. Pass5,489 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    757909102277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate held with cable tie
    • NoteSeal splitting on offside front lower ball joint

  19. Pass5,489 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    5,489 miles
    Test number
    749526791185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,488 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    5,488 miles
    Test number
    131861310213
    • NoteSlight corrosion starting in offside inner front 1/4 panel

  21. Fail5,485 miles (+21)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,485 miles
    Test number
    853881410268
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion starting in offside inner front 1/4 panel

  22. Pass5,464 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    5,464 miles
    Test number
    232097389414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteDrivers seat base starting to disintegrate

  23. Fail5,459 miles (+91)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,459 miles
    Test number
    771037889132
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteDrivers seat base starting to disintegrate

  24. Pass5,368 miles (+55)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    5,368 miles
    Test number
    762237018288
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall
    • NoteSlight freeplay nearside front lower trunion
    • NoteSlight freeplay steering column top bush.

  25. Pass5,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    5,313 miles
    Test number
    534504417270
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack

  26. Fail5,313 miles (+1)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,313 miles
    Test number
    324034817408
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack

  27. Pass5,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    5,312 miles
    Test number
    272753996194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail5,312 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,312 miles
    Test number
    434113196198
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  29. Pass5,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    5,312 miles
    Test number
    314715615461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about SOU 853

What vehicle is registration SOU 853 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOU 853 on a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 19 Dec 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 SOU 853 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SOU 853 is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SOU 853?
The MOT on SOU 853 is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SOU 853 done?
SOU 853 was recorded at 5,489 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8 miles a year.
Has SOU 853 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOU 853 has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on SOU 853 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 SOU 853 find?
SOU 853 passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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