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NKS 342K

1972 Morris Minor 1000

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,236 mi
Last recorded16,236 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Morris Minor 100049,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKS 342K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,491 miles

Battery insecure

advise passanger front seat has been removed

Fail 29 Oct 2009 12,491 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

advise passanger front seat has been removed

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,324 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 12,324 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,207 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 12,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both rear shock absorbers upper bushes worn

Pass 17 Apr 2006 11,928 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 11,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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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NKS 342K is a 1972 Morris Minor 1000 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 49,770 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 NKS 342K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NKS 342K is a 1972 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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