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FRE 218K

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,794 mi
Last recorded74,794 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRE 218K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 74,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,453 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,155 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 73,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end nut lose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end nut lose (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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
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FRE 218K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRE 218K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FRE 218K registered?

FRE 218K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 22 November 1971.

Is FRE 218K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRE 218K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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