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Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

VMO 442MOT history

VMO 442 is a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 20 Jun 1960. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 6,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
6,787 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2023
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VMO 442
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
20 Jun 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VMO 442 was last recorded at 6,787 miles on 5 Jun 2023, 947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
5,840 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
947 miles
Average per year
696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 6,787 miles
  • 2022 – 5,840 miles
  • 2021 – 5,009 miles
  • 2020 – 3,976 miles
  • 2019 – 3,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,787 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    6,787 miles
    Test number
    426190429519
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail6,785 miles (+945)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,785 miles
    Test number
    442773625808
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lights turner on (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lights turned on (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass5,840 miles (+831)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    5,840 miles
    Test number
    633343271783
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play shock absorber link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass5,009 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    5,009 miles
    Test number
    691571391479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail4,987 miles (+1,011)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,987 miles
    Test number
    291691474944
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass3,976 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    3,976 miles
    Test number
    991044709928
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail3,975 miles (+23)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,975 miles
    Test number
    353414350392
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass3,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    3,952 miles
    Test number
    920961632891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail3,952 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,952 miles
    Test number
    725134899349
    • MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about VMO 442

What vehicle is registration VMO 442 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VMO 442 on a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 20 Jun 1960. 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 VMO 442 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VMO 442 expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VMO 442?
The MOT on VMO 442 expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VMO 442 done?
VMO 442 was recorded at 6,787 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2023, an average of 696 miles a year.
Has VMO 442 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VMO 442 has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on VMO 442 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 VMO 442 find?
VMO 442 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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