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LSE 317K

1971 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,690 mi
Last recorded37,690 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSE 317K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,469 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,117 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine sump has slight damage

Fail 15 Jul 2015 37,117 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine sump has slight damage

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 36,449 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,262 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,072 miles

o/s/r body slightly deteriated at tail gate

Pass 13 May 2010 35,966 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 35,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 35,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

driver wiper blade slightly deteriorated

gearbox mountings slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2008 35,668 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

drivers wiper blade slightly deteriorated

gearbox mounts slightly deteriorated

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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LSE 317K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSE 317K, 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.

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What year was LSE 317K registered?

LSE 317K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is LSE 317K safe to buy?

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