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GCK 12N

1974 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,499 mi
Last recorded83,499 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 Morris Minor 100068,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCK 12N
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 83,499 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 83,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 82,596 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 81,680 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 81,679 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 81,509 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 81,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 81,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure / Prescribed areas have previously been repaired and painted over

Fail 20 May 2017 81,184 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure / Prescribed areas have previously been repaired and painted over

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,083 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

intermittent foot brake travel (prominent in RBT) further investigation encouraged

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,461 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust strap deteriorating but supported

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,461 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust strap deteriorating but supported

Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 79,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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GCK 12N is a 1974 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1974 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 68,132 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 GCK 12N, 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 52 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GCK 12N is a 1974 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 October 1974.

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