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KCX 979N

1975 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,791 mi
Last recorded66,791 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 Morris Minor58,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCX 979N
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2016 63,232 miles

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

exhaust front flange slightly loose

slight play in nearside steering top trunnion joint

Fail 9 May 2016 63,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

exhaust front flange slightly loose

slight play in nearside steering top trunnion joint

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,592 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2014 62,289 miles

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

exhaust has slight movement at front flange joint

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber link joint

Fail 12 May 2014 62,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

exhaust has slight movement at front flange joint

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber link joint

Pass 14 May 2013 61,200 miles

extensive welding repairs have been carried out on this vehicle

Fail 8 May 2013 61,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

exhaust centre mounting not fitted

extensive welding repairs have been carried out on this vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,645 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,085 miles

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

offside rear axle seal leaking

propshaft front u/j worn

Fail 27 Oct 2010 58,085 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

offside rear axle seal leaking

propshaft front u/j worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,549 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,668 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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KCX 979N is a 1975 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 58,638 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 KCX 979N, 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 51 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KCX 979N registered?

KCX 979N is a 1975 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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