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Morris Minor

Green · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

VDN 386MOT history

VDN 386 is a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 1 Jan 1959. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
73,277 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDN 386
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 Jan 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDN 386 was last recorded at 73,277 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,257 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
1,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 73,277 miles
  • 2022 – 71,689 miles
  • 2021 – 70,142 miles
  • 2018 – 69,008 miles
  • 2017 – 67,754 miles
  • 2016 – 66,844 miles
  • 2015 – 65,589 miles
  • 2014 – 63,885 miles
  • 2013 – 61,820 miles
  • 2012 – 59,100 miles
  • 2011 – 56,470 miles
  • 2010 – 54,201 miles
  • 2009 – 50,910 miles
  • 2008 – 48,863 miles
  • 2007 – 46,374 miles
  • 2006 – 44,290 miles
  • 2005 – 43,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,277 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.

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Hub seal slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,277 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,277 miles
    Test number
    152592204259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,257 miles (+1,568)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    489819210880
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,689 miles (+1,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,689 miles
    Test number
    523970909402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,142 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    770604156888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    305255536994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,008 miles (+1,254)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    722092969123
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,754 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,754 miles
    Test number
    589485487134
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  8. Fail67,753 miles (+909)3 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,753 miles
    Test number
    205729653353
    • DangerousNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  9. Pass66,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    954694639892
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Fail66,844 miles (+1,255)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    778592382663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass65,589 miles (+1,704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,589 miles
    Test number
    839797815111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass63,885 miles (+2,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    829734214101
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass61,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,820 miles
    Test number
    277349303464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,820 miles (+2,720)3 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,820 miles
    Test number
    188659903166
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSF tyre perished in between the treads

  15. Pass59,100 miles (+2,630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,100 miles
    Test number
    457262742133
    • NoteGeneral engine and transmission oil leaks

  16. Pass56,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,470 miles
    Test number
    427342331175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  17. Fail56,470 miles (+2,269)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,470 miles
    Test number
    408910031141
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  18. Pass54,201 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    581994140100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteN/s front upper trunion mounting bush perished & worn??

  19. Fail54,200 miles (+3,290)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    694631240108
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteN/s front upper trunion mounting bush perished & worn??

  20. Pass50,910 miles (+2,047)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,910 miles
    Test number
    132928919181
    • NoteNearside rear hub has slight oil leak from axle.
    • NoteOffside semaphore indicator sticky in operation.
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel top mount.

  21. Pass48,863 miles (+2,489)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,863 miles
    Test number
    181745638104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column top bush.

  22. Pass46,374 miles (+2,084)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,374 miles
    Test number
    463385217184
    • NoteN/s/f upper suspension /trunion bush split but no play ?
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slight play
    • NoteSemafore indcator arms slow
    • NoteUpper steering column bush worn

  23. Pass44,290 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,290 miles
    Test number
    750911536182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2006
    Odometer
    43,783 miles
    Test number
    292040345498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about VDN 386

What vehicle is registration VDN 386 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDN 386 on a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 1 Jan 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 VDN 386 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VDN 386 expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VDN 386?
The MOT on VDN 386 expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VDN 386 done?
VDN 386 was recorded at 73,277 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 1,670 miles a year.
Has VDN 386 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDN 386 has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on VDN 386 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 VDN 386 find?
VDN 386 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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