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554 HOT

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration554 HOT
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,560 miles

no fog,hazard lights or seat belts

oil leak on engine & gearbox

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,560 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no fog,hazard lights or seat belts

oil leak on engine & gearbox

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 91,448 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 91,444 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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554 HOT is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 49,759 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Minor 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 554 HOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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554 HOT is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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