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Morris 1000 Convertable

White · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

XXR 521MOT history

XXR 521 is a white petrol Morris 1000 Convertable first used on 1 Oct 1959. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 49,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
49,646 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XXR 521
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
1000 Convertable
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 Oct 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

XXR 521 was last recorded at 49,646 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,657 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
989 miles
Average per year
670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 49,646 miles
  • 2020 – 48,657 miles
  • 2019 – 47,887 miles
  • 2018 – 47,887 miles
  • 2017 – 47,887 miles
  • 2016 – 47,887 miles
  • 2015 – 47,887 miles
  • 2012 – 41,099 miles
  • 2011 – 40,726 miles
  • 2010 – 40,261 miles
  • 2009 – 39,929 miles
  • 2008 – 39,576 miles
  • 2007 – 39,255 miles
  • 2006 – 38,766 miles
  • 2005 – 38,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,646 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,646 miles (+989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,646 miles
    Test number
    390472593118
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled

  2. Pass48,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    783932227357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,657 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    594802991957
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    142435417827
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,887 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    462025178342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chaasis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  6. Fail47,887 miles8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    498241894195
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing locking bolt (2.4.B.6c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing locking bolt (2.4.B.6c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chaasis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  7. Pass47,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    484542115745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass47,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    300756254079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,887 miles (+6,788)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    667211915129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass41,099 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,099 miles
    Test number
    146148922236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,726 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,726 miles
    Test number
    608577821255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,721 miles (+460)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    988470421274
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  13. Pass40,261 miles (+332)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    874578600269
    • NoteAdvise offside steering rack rubber boot starting to crack
    • NoteAdvise underside of floor has a thick covering of underseal but appears to be solid

  14. Pass39,929 miles (+353)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,929 miles
    Test number
    732819709213
    • NoteAdvise offside front and both rear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteAdvise underside of floor has a thick coating of sealer but appears to be solid

  15. Pass39,576 miles (+321)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,576 miles
    Test number
    584962538299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise offside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteAdvise spare tyre flat
    • NoteAdvise unable to assess condition of floor or standard of repairs due to thick coating of underseal type substance under neath and under carpets but floor appears to be solid

  16. Pass39,255 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,255 miles
    Test number
    483958527229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,766 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    754575406249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    144304435288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XXR 521

What vehicle is registration XXR 521 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XXR 521 on a white petrol Morris 1000 Convertable first used on 1 Oct 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 XXR 521 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XXR 521 expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XXR 521?
The MOT on XXR 521 expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XXR 521 done?
XXR 521 was recorded at 49,646 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 670 miles a year.
Has XXR 521 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XXR 521 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on XXR 521 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 XXR 521 find?
XXR 521 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive diff; all underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled.

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