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ONM 939

1955 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,080 mi
Last recorded72,080 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1955 Morris Minor 100032,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONM 939
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,080 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,830 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,798 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 70,798 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,524 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 70,421 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,286 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 69,967 miles

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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ONM 939 is a 1955 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1955 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 32,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ONM 939, 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 71 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ONM 939 registered?

ONM 939 is a 1955 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 24 March 1955.

Is ONM 939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONM 939 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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