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KGC 577K

1971 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,734 mi
Last recorded50,734 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGC 577K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 50,734 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2015 50,320 miles

play evident at o/s trunions

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,765 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 49,731 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 49,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 49,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to n/s front lower wing support bracket

corrosion to o/f and n/s rear wing arches

n/s bump stop missing

Fail 22 May 2012 49,052 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to n/s front lower wing support bracket

corrosion to o/f and n/s rear wing arches

n/s bump stop missing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 49,047 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

corrossion too n/s/f lower wing support bracket.

corrossion too o/s and n/s/r wheel archs.

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side front brake hose mounting insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2010 48,049 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side front brake hose mounting insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,430 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch area corroded

Offside front floor area corroded

Offside rear wheel arch area corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,405 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front floor area corroded

Offside rear wheel arch area corroded

nearside rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 44,394 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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KGC 577K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KGC 577K, 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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KGC 577K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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