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Morris Minor

Green · Petrol · 1958 · 948 cc

YRT 259MOT history

YRT 259 is a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 4 Jul 1958. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 3 of 6 MOT tests, with 28,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
28,720 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
6
3 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YRT 259
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
4 Jul 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

YRT 259 was last recorded at 28,720 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,683 miles · 22 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
15 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 28,720 miles
  • 2017 – 28,683 miles
  • 2015 – 28,567 miles
  • 2014 – 28,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,720 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

6 tests since 18 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,720 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    28,720 miles
    Test number
    320583529508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,683 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    917708853260
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryCentre cross member slighty rusty

  3. Fail28,682 miles (+115)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,682 miles
    Test number
    126626037058
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are starting to perish
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member on the nearside corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed Fuel pipe corroded (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking around rear drums area

  4. Pass28,567 miles (+1)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,567 miles
    Test number
    959157865173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking in tread
    • NoteNearside front eyebolt bushes slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play offside front lower trunion
    • NoteSlight play steering column top mount

  5. Fail28,566 miles2 dangerous12 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,566 miles
    Test number
    835300325197
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSteering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise clutch pedal rubber
    • NoteAdvise front inner sill corrosion
    • NoteAdvise front tyres cracking

  6. Fail28,566 miles3 dangerous8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,566 miles
    Test number
    239352224392
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip device missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking

Questions about YRT 259

What vehicle is registration YRT 259 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YRT 259 on a green petrol Morris Minor first used on 4 Jul 1958. 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 YRT 259 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YRT 259 expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YRT 259?
The MOT on YRT 259 expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YRT 259 done?
YRT 259 was recorded at 28,720 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 15 miles a year.
Has YRT 259 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YRT 259 has failed 3 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on YRT 259 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 YRT 259 find?
YRT 259 passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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