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DKL 977C

1981 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,098 mi
Last recorded34,098 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor 100044,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKL 977C
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,098 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 34,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2016 34,098 miles

slight corrosion on o/s cenre floor to sill

Fail 9 May 2016 34,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion on o/s cenre floor to sill

Pass 11 May 2015 34,098 miles

slight corrotion on o/s outer sill. o/s and n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 14 May 2014 34,098 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion around both jacking points near side and offside

previous welding repairs to floor/ sills covered in thick under seal unable to check quality fo repair

Fail 13 May 2014 34,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion around both jacking points near side and offside

previous welding repairs to floor/ sills covered in thick under seal unable to check quality fo repair

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 34,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 34,098 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2009 34,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,002 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 34,002 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,002 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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DKL 977C is a 1981 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 73.3%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 44,226 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 DKL 977C, 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 45 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DKL 977C registered?

DKL 977C is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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