Morris Minor 1000
Green · Petrol · 1971 · 948 cc
YNT 838MOT history
YNT 838 is a green petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 8 Mar 1962. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 30,079 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 30,079 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- YNT 838
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Model
- Minor 1000
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 948 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1971
- First used
- 8 Mar 1962
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
YNT 838 was last recorded at 30,079 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 30,079 miles · 18 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 30,079 miles
- 2018 – 29,819 miles
- 2017 – 29,336 miles
- 2016 – 28,845 miles
- 2014 – 28,516 miles
- 2013 – 28,343 miles
- 2012 – 28,220 miles
- 2011 – 27,852 miles
- 2010 – 27,639 miles
- 2009 – 27,396 miles
- 2008 – 26,686 miles
- 2007 – 25,855 miles
- 2006 – 25,191 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass30,079 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion Cover Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion Cover Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 17 Of 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Surface corrosion on chassis/floor pan
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass30,079 miles3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 30,079 miles
- Test number
- 231100708633
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion Cover Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion Cover Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 17 Of 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail30,079 miles (+260)2 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,079 miles
- Test number
- 137676378970
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion Cover Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trunion Cover Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 17 Of 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,819 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 29,819 miles
- Test number
- 445214382638
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis/floor pan
Fail29,819 miles (+483)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,819 miles
- Test number
- 490261464659
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis/floor pan
Pass29,336 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,336 miles
- Test number
- 401708877949
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail29,328 miles (+483)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,328 miles
- Test number
- 566137581381
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount inner sill/ arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting bracket ,floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass28,845 miles (+329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,845 miles
- Test number
- 581348223626
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch with in 30 cm to leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass28,516 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 28,516 miles
- Test number
- 898811634213
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail28,514 miles (+171)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,514 miles
- Test number
- 966761434226
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass28,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 28,343 miles
- Test number
- 568076823252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,341 miles (+121)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,341 miles
- Test number
- 939436823216
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass28,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,220 miles
- Test number
- 745797022298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,220 miles (+368)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,220 miles
- Test number
- 358137222407
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- NoteExhaust loose at flange
Pass27,852 miles (+213)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 27,852 miles
- Test number
- 817397951246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,639 miles (+243)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,639 miles
- Test number
- 482787740212
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass27,396 miles (+710)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 27,396 miles
- Test number
- 470058549202
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass26,686 miles (+831)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 26,686 miles
- Test number
- 454019428276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,855 miles (+664)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,855 miles
- Test number
- 382930737460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,191 miles
- Test number
- 583082156200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about YNT 838
- What vehicle is registration YNT 838 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show YNT 838 on a green petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 8 Mar 1962. 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 YNT 838 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on YNT 838 expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on YNT 838?
- The MOT on YNT 838 expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has YNT 838 done?
- YNT 838 was recorded at 30,079 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 260 miles a year.
- Has YNT 838 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. YNT 838 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on YNT 838 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 YNT 838 find?
- YNT 838 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trunion cover perishing; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing; offside front upper suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trunion cover perishing, and 1 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.