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Morris Minor 1000

Black · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

VSL 416MOT history

VSL 416 is a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 30 Jan 1959. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 96,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,630 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSL 416
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
30 Jan 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSL 416 was last recorded at 96,630 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,095 miles · 7 Sept 2012
Between the last two tests
3,535 miles
Average per year
692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,630 miles
  • 2012 – 93,095 miles
  • 2011 – 92,757 miles
  • 2010 – 91,023 miles
  • 2009 – 85,482 miles
  • 2008 – 84,026 miles
  • 2006 – 82,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,630 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,630 miles (+3,535)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,630 miles
    Test number
    347472942057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,095 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    329911252208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,088 miles (+331)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    326920152213
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  4. Fail92,757 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,757 miles
    Test number
    186061351294
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  5. Pass92,757 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,757 miles
    Test number
    358711951268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass91,023 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,023 miles
    Test number
    814569740200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,482 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,482 miles
    Test number
    232657709421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly cracking

  8. Fail85,482 miles (+1,456)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,482 miles
    Test number
    960677709164
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly cracking

  9. Pass84,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    543754818089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,026 miles (+1,539)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    362334218026
    • DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass82,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    82,487 miles
    Test number
    613688706104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSL 416

What vehicle is registration VSL 416 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSL 416 on a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 30 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 VSL 416 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSL 416 is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VSL 416?
The MOT on VSL 416 is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSL 416 done?
VSL 416 was recorded at 96,630 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 692 miles a year.
Has VSL 416 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSL 416 has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on VSL 416 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 VSL 416 find?
VSL 416 passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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