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OIL 2348

1971 Morris Minor

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,892 mi
Last recorded40,892 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 2348
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,892 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 40,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 40,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 40,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 40,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 40,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 40,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 39,630 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,183 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 38,105 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 37,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,767 miles

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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OIL 2348 is a 1971 Morris Minor in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OIL 2348, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OIL 2348 registered?

OIL 2348 is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is OIL 2348 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 2348 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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