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ANP 97A

1980 Morris Minor 1000

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,221 mi
Last recorded10,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor 100016,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANP 97A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 10,221 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 10,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 10,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 9,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 9,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 9,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 9,589 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 9,398 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 9,270 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,147 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 8,616 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 8,616 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 8,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 8,028 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 8,028 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 6,554 miles

Buckle evident offside front wheel(radial run out)

Leak at water pump.

Oil leak at oil filter.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 6,552 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Buckle evident offside front wheel(radial run out)

Leak at water pump.

Oil leak at oil filter.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,039 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,089 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 6,089 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 5,127 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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ANP 97A is a 1980 Morris Minor 1000 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 16,594 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 ANP 97A, 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 46 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ANP 97A is a 1980 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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