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Morris Minor

Grey · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

YCE 540MOT history

YCE 540 is a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 31 Dec 1961. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 28,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,045 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YCE 540
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
31 Dec 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCE 540 was last recorded at 28,045 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,991 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,045 miles
  • 2025 – 27,991 miles
  • 2024 – 27,903 miles
  • 2023 – 27,783 miles
  • 2022 – 27,610 miles
  • 2021 – 27,379 miles
  • 2020 – 27,273 miles
  • 2019 – 27,233 miles
  • 2018 – 27,148 miles
  • 2017 – 27,036 miles
  • 2016 – 26,885 miles
  • 2015 – 26,710 miles
  • 2014 – 26,626 miles
  • 2013 – 26,526 miles
  • 2012 – 26,376 miles
  • 2011 – 26,165 miles
  • 2010 – 26,048 miles
  • 2009 – 25,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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.

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,045 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,045 miles
    Test number
    574693636281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass27,991 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    27,991 miles
    Test number
    916247819683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,903 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    344682127261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail27,900 miles (+117)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,900 miles
    Test number
    764723223967
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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))

  5. Pass27,783 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,783 miles
    Test number
    547106519956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,779 miles (+169)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,779 miles
    Test number
    730009193943
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass27,610 miles (+231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    27,610 miles
    Test number
    187928591659
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass27,379 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    27,379 miles
    Test number
    312008478144
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass27,273 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    27,273 miles
    Test number
    334188287918
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,233 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    27,233 miles
    Test number
    342534366332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass27,148 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,148 miles
    Test number
    375564048118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,036 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,036 miles
    Test number
    771276260723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,885 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,885 miles
    Test number
    439071859549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,710 miles (+84)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,710 miles
    Test number
    988463785086
    • NoteSlight twist on front o/s brake flexible hose

  15. Pass26,626 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,626 miles
    Test number
    419457074092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,621 miles (+95)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    356902574007
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  17. Pass26,526 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,526 miles
    Test number
    468564683068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,376 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,376 miles
    Test number
    946955672067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,165 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,165 miles
    Test number
    575764881029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,048 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,048 miles
    Test number
    942601080075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,039 miles (+400)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    490164970082
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  22. Fail25,639 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,639 miles
    Test number
    760358599086
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass25,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,639 miles
    Test number
    870218399067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YCE 540

What vehicle is registration YCE 540 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCE 540 on a grey petrol Morris Minor first used on 31 Dec 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 YCE 540 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YCE 540 is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on YCE 540?
The MOT on YCE 540 is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YCE 540 done?
YCE 540 was recorded at 28,045 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 141 miles a year.
Has YCE 540 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCE 540 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on YCE 540 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 YCE 540 find?
YCE 540 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; general under body corrosion.

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