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HPE 713K

1971 Morris Minor

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,705 mi
Last recorded51,705 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 713K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,705 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,705 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s rear hub seal leaking oil

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 48,166 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,383 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,988 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,769 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,471 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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HPE 713K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPE 713K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPE 713K registered?

HPE 713K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is HPE 713K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPE 713K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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