CarVerify

Free Car Check

598 SML

1987 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,301 mi
Last recorded58,301 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Morris Minor 100066,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration598 SML
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
View full Morris Minor 1000 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf brake binding slightly

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
Full Morris Minor 1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

598 SML is a 1987 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 66,656 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 598 SML, 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 39 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 598 SML?

You can check the full history of 598 SML by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 598 SML registered?

598 SML is a 1987 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 12 January 1987.

Is 598 SML safe to buy?

The MOT history for 598 SML shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 598 SML have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 598 SML. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.