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Morris Minor

Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 998 cc

WSJ 183MOT history

WSJ 183 is a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 22 Mar 1961. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 33,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
33,539 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
45 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WSJ 183
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
22 Mar 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WSJ 183 was last recorded at 33,539 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,535 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
45 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,539 miles
  • 2021 – 33,522 miles
  • 2020 – 33,512 miles
  • 2017 – 33,467 miles
  • 2016 – 33,255 miles
  • 2015 – 33,170 miles
  • 2014 – 33,081 miles
  • 2013 – 33,015 miles
  • 2012 – 32,847 miles
  • 2011 – 32,766 miles
  • 2007 – 32,751 miles
  • 2006 – 32,680 miles
  • 2005 – 32,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,539 miles
  • AdvisoryFront lower swivals mounting worn both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Nearside Front king pin top rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,539 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,539 miles
    Test number
    581776937229
    • AdvisoryFront lower swivals mounting worn both sides

  2. Fail33,535 miles (+13)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,535 miles
    Test number
    336944458615
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront lower swivals mounting worn both sides

  3. Pass33,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    604776449788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin top rubber worn

  4. Fail33,522 miles (+10)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    503269674851
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin top rubber worn

  5. Pass33,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    33,512 miles
    Test number
    275373381652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail33,512 miles (+45)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,512 miles
    Test number
    992390705833
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass33,467 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,467 miles
    Test number
    885982770626
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail33,467 miles (+212)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,467 miles
    Test number
    687902842374
    • FailureSemaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass33,255 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,255 miles
    Test number
    315896595452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,170 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    977074985105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,081 miles
    Test number
    939252394130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,081 miles (+66)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,081 miles
    Test number
    956922384143
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSteering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

  13. Pass33,015 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,015 miles
    Test number
    666385483179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,847 miles
    Test number
    415386382127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass32,847 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,847 miles
    Test number
    615046682190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    846683481161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,766 miles (+15)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    559333681106
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass32,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,751 miles
    Test number
    102015127201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,751 miles (+71)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,751 miles
    Test number
    212252227227
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass32,680 miles (+52)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,680 miles
    Test number
    820392426264
    • NoteO/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT
    • NoteREAR BRAKES BINDING

  21. Pass32,628 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    971194575130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,622 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,622 miles
    Test number
    284098465163
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine bay corrostion on bulkhead

Questions about WSJ 183

What vehicle is registration WSJ 183 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WSJ 183 on a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 22 Mar 1961. 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 WSJ 183 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WSJ 183 expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WSJ 183?
The MOT on WSJ 183 expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WSJ 183 done?
WSJ 183 was recorded at 33,539 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 45 miles a year.
Has WSJ 183 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WSJ 183 has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on WSJ 183 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 WSJ 183 find?
WSJ 183 passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: front lower swivals mounting worn both sides.

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