1960 Morris Minor 1000 1.1L Petrol · 229 UYY
1960 Morris Minor 1000 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1960. Recorded mileage 35,668 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINOR 1000
- Year / Origin
- 1960
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1960
- Engine
- 1098cc
229 UYY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 35,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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229 UYY Mileage History
- 06/03/200679,400 mi
- 06/03/200731,737 mi-47,663 mi
- 23/03/200731,737 mi
- 13/03/200831,964 mi+227 mi
- 31/03/200831,964 mi
- 01/04/200932,514 mi+550 mi
- 24/03/201032,709 mi+195 mi
- 30/03/201132,723 mi+14 mi
- 30/03/201132,723 mi
- 02/04/201233,566 mi+843 mi
- 02/04/201233,566 mi
- 03/08/201733,974 mi+408 mi
- 20/06/202434,306 mi+332 mi
- 01/09/202535,667 mi+1,361 mi
- 02/09/202535,668 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -2,243 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
229 UYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1960 Morris Minor 1000 (229 UYY) between March 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.
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