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HPA 909K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,964 mi
Last recorded76,964 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 909K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 76,964 miles

Lower Trunnions Showing Slight Movement

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,624 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,312 miles

Oil leaks on o/s/r hub.

Underside of car is very rusty.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 76,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leaks on rear hub o/s.

Underside of car is very rusty.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,138 miles

nearside front inner wing panel corroded/holed not prescribed area

nearside front wing corroded but not jagged

Fail 19 Dec 2014 75,136 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

nearside front inner wing panel corroded/holed not prescribed area

nearside front wing corroded but not jagged

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,146 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 73,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,673 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 71,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,746 miles

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

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

rear brake backplates oil soaked

Fail 28 Nov 2011 69,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear brake backplates oil soaked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 67,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,104 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,092 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,711 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 64,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,858 miles

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

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

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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HPA 909K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HPA 909K, 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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HPA 909K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 20 August 1971.

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