1955 Morris Minor 0.9L Petrol · KDR 481
1955 Morris Minor (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1955. Recorded mileage 13,795 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINOR
- Year / Origin
- 1955 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1955
- Engine
- 948cc
KDR 481 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 13,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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KDR 481 Mileage History
- 21/11/202213,500 mi
- 21/11/202213,500 mi
- 22/11/202313,769 mi+269 mi
- 29/11/202413,795 mi+26 mi
- 03/12/202413,795 mi
Average of roughly 145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KDR 481 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1955 Morris Minor (KDR 481) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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