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Morris Minor

Cream · Petrol · 1960 · 1,098 cc

VMR 487MOT history

VMR 487 is a cream petrol Morris Minor first used on 9 Mar 1960. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 27,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
27,334 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VMR 487
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
9 Mar 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VMR 487 was last recorded at 27,334 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,113 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,334 miles
  • 2025 – 27,113 miles
  • 2024 – 26,843 miles
  • 2023 – 26,709 miles
  • 2022 – 26,387 miles
  • 2021 – 26,139 miles
  • 2019 – 25,918 miles
  • 2018 – 25,670 miles
  • 2017 – 25,533 miles
  • 2016 – 25,426 miles
  • 2015 – 25,186 miles
  • 2014 – 24,012 miles
  • 2013 – 23,133 miles
  • 2012 – 22,216 miles
  • 2011 – 22,094 miles
  • 2010 – 21,851 miles
  • 2009 – 21,600 miles
  • 2008 – 21,133 miles
  • 2007 – 20,872 miles
  • 2006 – 20,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,334 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,334 miles (+221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    27,334 miles
    Test number
    937071029149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass27,113 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,113 miles
    Test number
    498446153341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass26,843 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,843 miles
    Test number
    537543515079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass26,709 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,709 miles
    Test number
    482768339387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,708 miles (+321)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,708 miles
    Test number
    812150283558
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass26,387 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,387 miles
    Test number
    600786497560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,139 miles (+221)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    26,139 miles
    Test number
    548744060691
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass25,918 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,918 miles
    Test number
    460363189044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail25,916 miles (+246)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,916 miles
    Test number
    106991226114
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass25,670 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    853310920470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,533 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,533 miles
    Test number
    922497314924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,426 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,426 miles
    Test number
    244859667920
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle under sealed

  13. Pass25,186 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    798996827757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,185 miles (+198)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,185 miles
    Test number
    551980475598
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  15. Pass24,987 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,987 miles
    Test number
    258840815232
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail24,985 miles (+973)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    685808505212
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass24,012 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,012 miles
    Test number
    729367774169
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail24,001 miles (+868)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,001 miles
    Test number
    545934774112
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass23,133 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,133 miles
    Test number
    226733783100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail23,132 miles (+916)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,132 miles
    Test number
    257092783140
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass22,216 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,216 miles
    Test number
    936538682163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,215 miles (+121)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,215 miles
    Test number
    638537582179
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass22,094 miles (+243)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,094 miles
    Test number
    345274721236
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion in front and rear floors
    • NoteNearside rear brake sticking slightly

  24. Pass21,851 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,851 miles
    Test number
    581783240206
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion in front and rear floors

  25. Fail21,851 miles (+251)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,851 miles
    Test number
    592169720252
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteCorrosion in front and rear floors

  26. Pass21,600 miles (+467)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,600 miles
    Test number
    754196639215
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteCorrosion in front and rear floors

  27. Pass21,133 miles (+261)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    374055538477
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteCorrosion in front and rear floors

  28. Pass20,872 miles (+296)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,872 miles
    Test number
    214144437257
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion in both front and rear floor pans

  29. Pass20,576 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,576 miles
    Test number
    503274536269
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion in both front and rear floor pans

  30. Fail20,576 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,576 miles
    Test number
    433817826295
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosin in both front and rear floor pans

Questions about VMR 487

What vehicle is registration VMR 487 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VMR 487 on a cream petrol Morris Minor first used on 9 Mar 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 VMR 487 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VMR 487 is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VMR 487?
The MOT on VMR 487 is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VMR 487 done?
VMR 487 was recorded at 27,334 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 336 miles a year.
Has VMR 487 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VMR 487 has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on VMR 487 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 VMR 487 find?
VMR 487 passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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