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GPG 342K

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,720 mi
Last recorded33,720 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPG 342K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 33,720 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 33,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,689 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 33,689 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 33,664 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 33,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,382 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,316 miles

both front suspension arm inner bushes poor condition but have no excessive movement

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,823 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 32,737 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,937 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel tracking incorrectly set (toe in).

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 30,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel tracking incorrectly set (toe in).

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,418 miles

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed restricking examination

Pass 6 May 2009 29,229 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear bump stops missing at time of test

o/s rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,710 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,684 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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 342K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GPG 342K, 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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GPG 342K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 3 August 1971.

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