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NSU 571

1989 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,273 mi
Last recorded97,273 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Morris Minor 100063,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 571
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 97,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 96,257 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 96,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured next to torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front crossmember corroded

near side front wheel slight play detected.

off side rear top shockabsorber bush perished.

windscreen has slight scratches.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,058 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 95,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,899 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,089 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S front torsion bar, rear attachment mooved and ride height low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 92,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S front torsion bar, rear attachment mooved and ride height low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,388 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,386 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,627 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 89,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 88,991 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Jun 2006 87,862 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 87,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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NSU 571 is a 1989 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 63,838 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 NSU 571, 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 37 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NSU 571 registered?

NSU 571 is a 1989 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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