1962 Morris Minor 0.9L Petrol · 642 XVU
1962 Morris Minor (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1962. Recorded mileage 5,798 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINOR
- Year / Origin
- 1962
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
642 XVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 5,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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642 XVU Mileage History
- 25/05/20224,610 mi
- 21/06/20245,182 mi+572 mi
- 21/06/20245,182 mi
- 02/09/20255,798 mi+616 mi
Average of roughly 363 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
642 XVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1962 Morris Minor (642 XVU) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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