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KBJ 173K

1971 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,424 mi
Last recorded27,424 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 173K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 27,424 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 24,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 16,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,848 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,720 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 12,716 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,277 miles

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

handbrake lever high travel

Pass 11 Jul 2008 7,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 4,916 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 1,772 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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KBJ 173K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KBJ 173K, 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 KBJ 173K registered?

KBJ 173K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KBJ 173K safe to buy?

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