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565 UMB

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,940 mi
Last recorded59,940 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration565 UMB
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,940 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 59,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 59,872 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,785 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,784 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,727 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 59,727 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fouling handbrake cable

Split pins missing from front suspension nuts X2

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,486 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 56,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,808 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 54,503 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 53,821 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 53,820 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front reg plate is insecure . front bumper not fitted .

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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565 UMB is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 565 UMB, 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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What year was 565 UMB registered?

565 UMB is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is 565 UMB safe to buy?

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