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MORRIS MINOR1957 · 0.9L PETROL

799 LMM

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1957 MORRIS MINOR? It's a PETROL with a 948cc engine showing 19,964 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 22/11/2020
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1957
Engine
948cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1957 Morris Minor has a clean MOT history, with all recorded tests from 2013 to 2019 showing no defects. The most recent MOT was in May 2019, over seven years ago, which is a significant gap for a vehicle of this age. This absence of recorded issues suggests the car has been well-maintained during its active years, but the long interval without inspection raises concerns about potential undetected deterioration. The vehicle’s mileage of 19,964 miles is exceptionally low for a 69-year-old car, averaging just 289 miles per year. This could indicate light use, long periods of inactivity, or limited driving. Low mileage often correlates with under-use, which may lead to issues like rubber component perishing, fluid stagnation, or corrosion in areas not regularly exercised. However, the MOT records do not confirm these risks, so they remain speculative. No recurring mechanical patterns are evident from the MOT history. All tests resulted in passes with no defects noted, suggesting the car has not exhibited significant safety or reliability issues in the past decade. The trend appears stable, but the lack of recent data limits confidence in its current condition.

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65
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 4, 2026, 04:45 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1957 Morris Minor has a clean MOT history, with all recorded tests from 2013 to 2019 showing no defects. The most recent MOT was in May 2019, over seven years ago, which is a significant gap for a vehicle of this age. This absence of recorded issues suggests the car has been well-maintained during its active years, but the long interval without inspection raises concerns about potential undetected deterioration. The vehicle’s mileage of 19,964 miles is exceptionally low for a 69-year-old car, averaging just 289 miles per year. This could indicate light use, long periods of inactivity, or limited driving. Low mileage often correlates with under-use, which may lead to issues like rubber component perishing, fluid stagnation, or corrosion in areas not regularly exercised. However, the MOT records do not confirm these risks, so they remain speculative. No recurring mechanical patterns are evident from the MOT history. All tests resulted in passes with no defects noted, suggesting the car has not exhibited significant safety or reliability issues in the past decade. The trend appears stable, but the lack of recent data limits confidence in its current condition.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Morris Minor (799 LMM) from 1957 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2013 and May 2019.

Across its entire MOT history, this Morris has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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