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Morris Minor 1000

Black · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

TUD 161MOT history

TUD 161 is a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 6 Jun 1961. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
39,358 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TUD 161
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
6 Jun 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TUD 161 was last recorded at 39,358 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,594 miles · 15 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,764 miles
Average per year
612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,358 miles
  • 2021 – 36,594 miles
  • 2020 – 35,891 miles
  • 2019 – 35,487 miles
  • 2018 – 34,650 miles
  • 2017 – 33,794 miles
  • 2016 – 33,027 miles
  • 2015 – 32,792 miles
  • 2014 – 32,788 miles
  • 2013 – 31,888 miles
  • 2012 – 31,118 miles
  • 2011 – 29,983 miles
  • 2010 – 29,404 miles
  • 2009 – 28,640 miles
  • 2007 – 28,018 miles
  • 2006 – 27,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,358 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,358 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    877946152715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail39,358 miles (+2,764)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    294646015036
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,594 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,594 miles
    Test number
    420329040530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,891 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,891 miles
    Test number
    686350924021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,889 miles (+402)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,889 miles
    Test number
    720167456440
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass35,487 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    281354009196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,650 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,650 miles
    Test number
    497269985481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,547 miles (+753)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,547 miles
    Test number
    230496729565
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass33,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,794 miles
    Test number
    706777031352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,794 miles (+767)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,794 miles
    Test number
    440842150828
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass33,027 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,027 miles
    Test number
    404714605232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,792 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    349962035151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail32,788 miles (+900)11 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,788 miles
    Test number
    355791514220
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion n/s front inner wheel arch

  14. Pass31,888 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    617730303266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear back plates on axle slightly leaking oil.

  15. Fail31,888 miles (+770)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    989989293187
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear back plates on axle slightly leaking oil.

  16. Pass31,118 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,118 miles
    Test number
    827811302219
    • NoteCorrosion o/s floor not in perscibed area

  17. Fail31,117 miles (+1,134)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,117 miles
    Test number
    238089292120
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion o/s floor not in perscibed area

  18. Pass29,983 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    248489281101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  19. Fail29,977 miles (+573)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,977 miles
    Test number
    215331531192
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass29,404 miles (+764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,404 miles
    Test number
    690137620136
    • NoteF/n/s floor area corroded away

  21. Pass28,640 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,640 miles
    Test number
    570257459017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,018 miles (+335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,018 miles
    Test number
    151606917376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass27,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    153111326397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,683 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    402344616367
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about TUD 161

What vehicle is registration TUD 161 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TUD 161 on a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 6 Jun 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 TUD 161 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TUD 161 is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on TUD 161?
The MOT on TUD 161 is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TUD 161 done?
TUD 161 was recorded at 39,358 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 612 miles a year.
Has TUD 161 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TUD 161 has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on TUD 161 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 TUD 161 find?
TUD 161 passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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