1957 Morris Minor 0.9L Petrol · 522 UXU
1957 Morris Minor (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1957. Recorded mileage 76,688 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINOR
- Year / Origin
- 1957
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1957
- Engine
- 948cc
522 UXU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2022
- 76,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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522 UXU Mileage History
- 07/09/202176,682 mi
- 13/07/202276,687 mi+5 mi
- 21/07/202276,688 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
522 UXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1957 Morris Minor (522 UXU) between September 2021 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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