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Morris Minor

Beige · Petrol · 1956 · 803 cc

XKT 174MOT history

XKT 174 is a beige petrol Morris Minor first used on 15 Aug 1956. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 10,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
10,161 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
XKT 174
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
803 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
15 Aug 1956
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XKT 174 was last recorded at 10,161 miles on 21 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2026: 10,155 miles, lower than 35,716 miles on 24 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
10,155 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 10,161 miles
  • 2021 – 35,716 miles
  • 2019 – 35,560 miles
  • 2018 – 35,232 miles
  • 2017 – 35,008 miles
  • 2014 – 34,333 miles
  • 2011 – 33,344 miles
  • 2010 – 32,785 miles
  • 2009 – 32,166 miles
  • 2008 – 31,274 miles
  • 2007 – 30,315 miles
  • 2006 – 29,771 miles
  • 2005 – 29,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,161 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    10,161 miles
    Test number
    112336379087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail10,155 miles (-25,561)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,155 miles
    Test number
    669078543112
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass35,716 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,716 miles
    Test number
    700411856808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,560 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,560 miles
    Test number
    216373418373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,232 miles (+224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,232 miles
    Test number
    469578035094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass35,008 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,008 miles
    Test number
    130107519056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,333 miles (+989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,333 miles
    Test number
    468624214447
    • NoteSlight binding both front brakes.

  8. Pass33,344 miles (+559)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    675374811334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass32,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,785 miles
    Test number
    372026220378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,779 miles (+613)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,779 miles
    Test number
    891166320329
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  11. Pass32,166 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,166 miles
    Test number
    564878719391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,164 miles (+890)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,164 miles
    Test number
    401963419485
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  13. Pass31,274 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,274 miles
    Test number
    733266318357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,315 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,315 miles
    Test number
    124840617379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,312 miles (+541)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,312 miles
    Test number
    861029107318
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  16. Pass29,771 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,771 miles
    Test number
    891028496229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,768 miles (+656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    994287396252
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  18. Pass29,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    273483615391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    231523515344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,112 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    482652515336
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about XKT 174

What vehicle is registration XKT 174 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XKT 174 on a beige petrol Morris Minor first used on 15 Aug 1956. 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 XKT 174 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XKT 174 is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on XKT 174?
The MOT on XKT 174 is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XKT 174 done?
XKT 174 was recorded at 10,161 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026.
Has XKT 174 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XKT 174 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on XKT 174 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on XKT 174 find?
XKT 174 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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