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HYM 152K

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,968 mi
Last recorded10,968 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYM 152K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 10,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 10,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 10,073 miles

Coolant leak Rad ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 9,915 miles

Driver's seat insecure Floor corroded (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak Rad ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 5,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 5,199 miles

All 4 Tyres Starting To perish

O/S/R Floor Starting To Show Signs Of Corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 5,199 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All 4 Tyres Starting To Perish

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

O/S/R Floor Starting TO show Sign OF Corrosion

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,089 miles

advise oil leak from sump

advise slight body corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2009 4,980 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 4,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,325 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 47,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 3,367 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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HYM 152K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HYM 152K, 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 HYM 152K registered?

HYM 152K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 22 November 1971.

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