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GYA 178K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

87,404 mi
Last recorded87,404 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYA 178K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded backplate pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wall age cracking

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake on 25% min (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 86,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded backplate pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wall age cracking

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake on 25% min (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,631 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,630 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,312 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,312 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,973 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 85,973 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,166 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,630 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,630 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 83,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,689 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 82,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,494 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 82,398 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 82,393 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s/f under sil corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2007 82,039 miles

n/s a o/s centre cross member slight corosion

n/s a o/s front torsion bar bushes wearing

o/s front outer box section coroded

Fail 19 Oct 2007 82,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s a o/s centre cross member slight corosion

n/s a o/s front torsion bar bushes wearing

o/s front outer box section coroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 81,461 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 81,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 80,858 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 80,848 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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GYA 178K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GYA 178K, 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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GYA 178K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 24 September 1971.

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