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KGK 898K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,913 mi
Last recorded96,913 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGK 898K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 96,913 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 96,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested due to brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,621 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 96,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,414 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 96,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 96,051 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 96,048 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 95,227 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 94,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,675 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,648 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,151 miles

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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KGK 898K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGK 898K, 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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KGK 898K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 27 September 1971.

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