CarVerify

Free Car Check

DSL 978

2000 Morris Minor

White Petrol 948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,340 mi
Last recorded4,340 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Morris Minor51,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 978
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 4,340 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 4,264 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 4,247 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 4,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 4,168 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,425 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 3,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 3,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 3,509 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 3,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 3,419 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 3,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,306 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
Full Morris Minor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DSL 978 is a 2000 Morris Minor in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 51,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSL 978, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 26 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DSL 978?

You can check the full history of DSL 978 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DSL 978 registered?

DSL 978 is a 2000 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is DSL 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 978 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSL 978 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DSL 978. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.