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GVS 484

1957 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

29,159 mi
Last recorded29,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1957 Morris Minor 100042,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 484
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,788 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,869 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,350 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,671 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 22,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounts require replacing ( gearbox touching cross member)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 21,377 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,543 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 19,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,769 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 16,763 miles

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

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2007 13,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 13,480 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,369 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 10,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GVS 484 is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1957 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 42,654 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 GVS 484, 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 69 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVS 484 registered?

GVS 484 is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 15 May 1957.

Is GVS 484 safe to buy?

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