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LGF 38D

1966 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

77,039 mi
Last recorded77,039 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1966 Morris Minor 100046,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGF 38D
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 77,039 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower A post floor pan / sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower A post floor pan / sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan . Centre of the vehicle leading to the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot compartment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 77,045 miles

Bumper has tape on corners

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 77,039 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Background is no longer black (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 77,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Top of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,039 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to the inner sill/floor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Corrosion to the inner sill/floor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 77,039 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

Nearside Front Corrosion to the inner sill/floor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Corrosion to the inner sill/floor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,039 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 77,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,043 miles

Front Upper top king pin bush both sides worn

Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Upper top king pin bush both sides worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 77,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,039 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,039 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,039 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,039 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,039 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,039 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,042 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 77,039 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,039 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 77,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 77,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r wing starting to corrode

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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LGF 38D is a 1966 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1966 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 46,659 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 LGF 38D, 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 60 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LGF 38D is a 1966 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 January 1966.

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