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HLY 397K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Cream Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,265 mi
Last recorded91,265 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLY 397K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,218 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,125 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014
Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,822 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,798 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre wall perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 90,635 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,542 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 90,189 miles

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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HLY 397K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Cream with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 49,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLY 397K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HLY 397K registered?

HLY 397K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 August 1971.

Is HLY 397K safe to buy?

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