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Morris Minor

Grey · Petrol · 1962 · 1,098 cc

VFF 228MOT history

VFF 228 is a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 15 Aug 1962. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
80,804 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VFF 228
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
15 Aug 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VFF 228 was last recorded at 80,804 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,803 miles · 15 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,804 miles
  • 2018 – 79,813 miles
  • 2017 – 79,638 miles
  • 2015 – 78,919 miles
  • 2014 – 78,561 miles
  • 2013 – 78,009 miles
  • 2010 – 77,235 miles
  • 2005 – 75,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,804 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,804 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,804 miles
    Test number
    229147615423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,803 miles (+990)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    570713781148
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass79,813 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,813 miles
    Test number
    926185454390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    796164512539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,638 miles (+719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    493828444103
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  6. Pass78,919 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,919 miles
    Test number
    778960735280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,561 miles
    Test number
    806131214262
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail78,561 miles (+552)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,561 miles
    Test number
    528246004238
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass78,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    539943433182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,009 miles (+774)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    309098203138
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass77,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    612043020260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,235 miles (+1,706)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    761889270183
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass75,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    394836535251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VFF 228

What vehicle is registration VFF 228 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VFF 228 on a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 15 Aug 1962. 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 VFF 228 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VFF 228 expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VFF 228?
The MOT on VFF 228 expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VFF 228 done?
VFF 228 was recorded at 80,804 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 318 miles a year.
Has VFF 228 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VFF 228 has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on VFF 228 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 VFF 228 find?
VFF 228 passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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