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HNY 387K

1972 Morris Minor

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

15,704 mi
Last recorded15,704 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Morris Minor59,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNY 387K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 15,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring hanger mounting area on chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 15,704 miles

Fuel tank leaking Drain plug (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring hanger mounting area on chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring hanger mounting area on chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 15,254 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 15,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fuel pipe insecure bell housing area (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure wishbone end (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 14,852 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 14,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 14,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both os/ns (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 12,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 11,785 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 11,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 157,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 155,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 155,462 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 155,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 154,697 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 154,697 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 154,578 miles

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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HNY 387K is a 1972 Morris Minor in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 59,364 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 HNY 387K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HNY 387K is a 1972 Morris Minor, first registered on 16 February 1972.

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