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Morris Minor 1000

Green · Petrol · 1960 · 1,098 cc

XAY 27MOT history

XAY 27 is a green petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 20 Mar 1980. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 20,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
20,281 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAY 27
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
20 Mar 1980
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAY 27 was last recorded at 20,281 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,021 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
260 miles
Average per year
344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,281 miles
  • 2025 – 20,021 miles
  • 2024 – 19,645 miles
  • 2023 – 19,103 miles
  • 2022 – 18,920 miles
  • 2021 – 18,557 miles
  • 2020 – 18,183 miles
  • 2019 – 17,876 miles
  • 2018 – 17,396 miles
  • 2017 – 16,803 miles
  • 2016 – 16,086 miles
  • 2015 – 15,200 miles
  • 2014 – 15,160 miles
  • 2013 – 15,147 miles
  • 2012 – 15,140 miles
  • 2011 – 14,989 miles
  • 2010 – 14,771 miles
  • 2009 – 14,424 miles
  • 2008 – 14,023 miles
  • 2007 – 13,671 miles
  • 2006 – 13,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,281 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, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,281 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    20,281 miles
    Test number
    638457670721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,021 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    20,021 miles
    Test number
    729671419442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,645 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    19,645 miles
    Test number
    802077386881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,103 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    19,103 miles
    Test number
    818490597348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail19,101 miles (+181)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,101 miles
    Test number
    822934786676
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil on nearside rear hub and back plate
  6. Pass18,920 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    18,920 miles
    Test number
    879856735644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,557 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    18,557 miles
    Test number
    842728193431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,183 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    18,183 miles
    Test number
    301857866350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,876 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    17,876 miles
    Test number
    320267958239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,396 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,396 miles
    Test number
    670205095299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,803 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,803 miles
    Test number
    927100944022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,086 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    16,086 miles
    Test number
    134718836319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,200 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    15,200 miles
    Test number
    488677240819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail15,199 miles (+30)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,199 miles
    Test number
    444696528303
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass15,169 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,169 miles
    Test number
    186615755132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,160 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,160 miles
    Test number
    477301464118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,147 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,147 miles
    Test number
    628046573126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,140 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,140 miles
    Test number
    426340172184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,989 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,989 miles
    Test number
    807706361189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,771 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,771 miles
    Test number
    460753170182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,424 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,424 miles
    Test number
    664710589127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,408 miles (+385)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,408 miles
    Test number
    491891769187
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  23. Pass14,023 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,023 miles
    Test number
    984458168131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,021 miles (+350)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,021 miles
    Test number
    330776058177
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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)
  25. Pass13,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,671 miles
    Test number
    964178357114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,671 miles (+308)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,671 miles
    Test number
    212158257144
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  27. Pass13,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,363 miles
    Test number
    802359656129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XAY 27

What vehicle is registration XAY 27 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAY 27 on a green petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 20 Mar 1980. 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 XAY 27 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAY 27 is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on XAY 27?
The MOT on XAY 27 is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAY 27 done?
XAY 27 was recorded at 20,281 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 344 miles a year.
Has XAY 27 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAY 27 has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on XAY 27 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 XAY 27 find?
XAY 27 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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