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HMF 889K

1971 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,437 mi
Last recorded6,437 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMF 889K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 6,437 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 6,437 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 3,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 2,254 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 1,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 1,210 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2013 227 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 8,792 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 8,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,025 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,999 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,729 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion of offside front inner wing (front /lower)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 85,465 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 85,465 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,105 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 84,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,509 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 82,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 80,437 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 80,437 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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HMF 889K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HMF 889K, 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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What year was HMF 889K registered?

HMF 889K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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