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KWV 477

1954 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,833 mi
Last recorded90,833 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1954 Morris Minor 100053,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWV 477
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,833 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

blue smoke from exhaust at idle

welding of poor quality, unable to inspect correctly due to under seal

Fail 17 Sep 2018 90,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible front mounting (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torsion bar fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible front mounting (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper trunion bolt lock tap not bent over

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

blue smoke from exhaust at idle

welding of poor quality, unable to inspect correctly due to under seal

brake pedal creeps to floor

front seat mounting nuts not tight.Non standard seated fitted seat mounting points may be inadequate

gearbox cross member bolt missing , others look loose

Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,316 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,305 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 5,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,207 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 5,207 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,171 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 5,092 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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KWV 477 is a 1954 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1954 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,983 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWV 477, 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 72 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWV 477 registered?

KWV 477 is a 1954 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1954.

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