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GPG 185K

1971 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,915 mi
Last recorded89,915 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPG 185K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,915 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,775 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,774 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,759 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,759 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 89,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,640 miles

whole underside heavily undersealed unable to fully asses condition

Fail 11 Jun 2008 89,640 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

whole underside heavily undersealed unable to fully asses condition

Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,370 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 88,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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GPG 185K is a 1971 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GPG 185K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPG 185K registered?

GPG 185K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is GPG 185K safe to buy?

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