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1959 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1959 Morris Minor 100038,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration728 EJO
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 87,889 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 87,889 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,777 miles

General corrosion/rusting under body

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,630 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine and gearbox leaks. gear box mounts weak. floor pans each side weak. oil weep rear axle shafts in drums.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,281 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fluid on both rear back plates suspect axle oil

Fail 11 Sep 2013 87,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fluid on rear brake backplates, suspect axle oil. Requires investigation

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,571 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 86,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 85,845 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 85,838 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 85,838 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,635 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 85,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 84,839 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 84,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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728 EJO is a 1959 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1959 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 38,844 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 728 EJO, 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 67 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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728 EJO is a 1959 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 19 February 1959.

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