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AUK 541H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,168 mi
Last recorded36,168 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUK 541H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,168 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 36,159 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,149 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 36,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,145 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,143 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,139 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 36,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 36,135 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,122 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,046 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 36,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 36,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,028 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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AUK 541H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 49,842 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 AUK 541H, 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 56 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 AUK 541H registered?

AUK 541H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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The MOT history for AUK 541H shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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