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AKL 497K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,368 mi
Last recorded70,368 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKL 497K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,368 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,554 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,182 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 64,180 miles

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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AKL 497K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AKL 497K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKL 497K registered?

AKL 497K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AKL 497K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKL 497K shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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