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KLP 996K

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,466 mi
Last recorded48,466 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLP 996K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,466 miles

Nearside wooden panels rotten

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

underside is corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,466 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside wooden panels rotten

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

underside is corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2014 45,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack wearing

Fail 20 May 2014 45,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack wearing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 44,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KLP 996K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KLP 996K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLP 996K registered?

KLP 996K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is KLP 996K safe to buy?

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