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694 BVK

1957 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,840 mi
Last recorded97,840 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1957 Morris Minor 100042,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration694 BVK
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,583 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 92,565 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 85,197 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 85,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres have a low tread depth on inner edges.

Pass 9 May 2008 81,550 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 81,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 73,827 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 66,929 miles

Fair amount of footbrake travel.

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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694 BVK is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1957 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 42,654 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 694 BVK, 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 69 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 694 BVK registered?

694 BVK is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 17 July 1957.

Is 694 BVK safe to buy?

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