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KLW 242K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,184 mi
Last recorded61,184 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLW 242K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,184 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 61,161 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% ONLY 17% BRAKE EFFORT( FOOT BRAKE). (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NO SPLIT PINS ON CASTLE NUT`S, TIE ROD `S. N/S/F & O/S/F.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 60,789 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 60,698 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 60,694 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 60,009 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,908 miles

all tyres slighty perished

Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,731 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 58,731 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,731 miles

slight leak offside front and nearside rear shockers

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,354 miles

OSF FLOOR/SILL RUSTY

OSR AND NSR REAR INNER WHEELS ARCHS AND INNER BACK PANELS ARE RUSTY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM NSR SHOCK ABSORBER

VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 58,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

OSF FLOOR/SILL RUSTY

OSR AND NSR REAR INNER WHEELS ARCHS AND INNER BACK PANELS ARE RUSTY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM NSR SHOCK ABSORBER

VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,735 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 57,735 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH REAR INNER BACK PANELS GOING RUSTY AND BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS GOING RUSTY.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,361 miles

BOTH SILL CENTRE JACKING POINTS ARE GOING RUSTY

OSR AND NSR INNER WHEELS ARCHS ARE GOING RUSTY.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 57,352 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

BOTH SILL CENTRE JACKING POINTS ARE GOING RUSTY

OSR AND NSR INNER WHEEL ARCHS ARE GOING RUSTY.

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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KLW 242K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KLW 242K, 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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What year was KLW 242K registered?

KLW 242K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is KLW 242K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLW 242K shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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