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Morris Minor

Grey · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

TNV 242MOT history

TNV 242 is a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 1 May 1959. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 12,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
12,363 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TNV 242
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 May 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TNV 242 was last recorded at 12,363 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 3,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,852 miles · 30 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
3,511 miles
Average per year
456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 12,363 miles
  • 2019 – 8,852 miles
  • 2018 – 8,688 miles
  • 2017 – 8,301 miles
  • 2016 – 8,004 miles
  • 2015 – 7,650 miles
  • 2013 – 6,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,363 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,363 miles (+3,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    12,363 miles
    Test number
    147678747478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass8,852 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    8,852 miles
    Test number
    208729840794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass8,688 miles (+387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    8,688 miles
    Test number
    834254320854
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly

  4. Pass8,301 miles (+297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    8,301 miles
    Test number
    721685146899
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake grabbing slightly

  5. Pass8,004 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,004 miles
    Test number
    242804645881
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  6. Pass7,650 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,650 miles
    Test number
    957817385043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass6,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    6,967 miles
    Test number
    245241573146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail6,967 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,967 miles
    Test number
    608690873193
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about TNV 242

What vehicle is registration TNV 242 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TNV 242 on a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 1 May 1959. 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 TNV 242 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TNV 242 expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TNV 242?
The MOT on TNV 242 expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TNV 242 done?
TNV 242 was recorded at 12,363 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 456 miles a year.
Has TNV 242 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TNV 242 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on TNV 242 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 TNV 242 find?
TNV 242 passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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