Morris Minor
Black · Petrol · 1953 · 1,098 cc
XPA 937MOT history
XPA 937 is a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 5 Feb 1984. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 11,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 11,400 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- XPA 937
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Model
- Minor
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,098 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1953
- First used
- 5 Feb 1984
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
XPA 937 was last recorded at 11,400 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Nov 2009: 88,484 miles, lower than 96,399 miles on 14 Nov 2008.
- 7 Nov 2011: 516 miles, lower than 99,471 miles on 8 Nov 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 11,399 miles · 31 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 11,400 miles
- 2023 – 10,053 miles
- 2021 – 9,328 miles
- 2019 – 8,867 miles
- 2017 – 6,241 miles
- 2015 – 4,228 miles
- 2012 – 1,600 miles
- 2011 – 518 miles
- 2010 – 99,471 miles
- 2009 – 88,484 miles
- 2008 – 96,399 miles
- 2007 – 94,041 miles
- 2006 – 91,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass11,400 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass11,400 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 11,400 miles
- Test number
- 476894037808
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail11,399 miles (+1,346)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,399 miles
- Test number
- 142325678778
- DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass10,053 miles (+725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 10,053 miles
- Test number
- 106302955838
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass9,328 miles (+461)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 9,328 miles
- Test number
- 145540962451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass8,867 miles (+2,626)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 8,867 miles
- Test number
- 809352747160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trunion (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass6,241 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 6,241 miles
- Test number
- 812481499031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail6,240 miles (+2,012)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,240 miles
- Test number
- 957999527763
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass4,228 miles (+2,628)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 4,228 miles
- Test number
- 836780519979
- AdvisoryAll four tyres worn, perished and cracking
Fail1,600 miles (+1,082)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,600 miles
- Test number
- 805267812331
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass518 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 518 miles
- Test number
- 878434111353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail516 miles (-98,955)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 516 miles
- Test number
- 409261111328
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Pass99,471 miles (+10,987)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 99,471 miles
- Test number
- 922352310375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,484 miles (-7,915)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 88,484 miles
- Test number
- 780963219346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,399 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 96,399 miles
- Test number
- 132719318386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail96,368 miles (+2,327)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,368 miles
- Test number
- 394125618320
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass94,041 miles (+2,156)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 94,041 miles
- Test number
- 380369017317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass91,885 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 91,885 miles
- Test number
- 452457316322
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Questions about XPA 937
- What vehicle is registration XPA 937 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show XPA 937 on a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 5 Feb 1984. 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 XPA 937 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XPA 937 is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on XPA 937?
- The MOT on XPA 937 is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has XPA 937 done?
- XPA 937 was recorded at 11,400 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025.
- Has XPA 937 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. XPA 937 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on XPA 937 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on XPA 937 find?
- XPA 937 passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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