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HXB 33H

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXB 33H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around rear shackle leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor front outer sill, floor pan.leaf spring mounting.inner sill arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired around rear leaf spring components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired around rear shackle leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around rear shackle leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor front outer sill, floor pan.leaf spring mounting.inner sill arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired around rear leaf spring components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired around rear shackle leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion around suspension components.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,759 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 4,239 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 2,750 miles

Nearside jacking point corrdied

Fail 26 Jul 2017 2,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside jacking point corrdied

Pass 22 Apr 2016 2,191 miles

Front lower arm mounting bushes weak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 2,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front lower arm mounting bushes weak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 111 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 64,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,236 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2013 64,228 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,109 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 64,109 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,853 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 62,849 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Alot of welding has been done to the vehicle structure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HXB 33H is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXB 33H, 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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HXB 33H is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 5 January 1971.

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