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OVS 577

1961 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,270 mi
Last recorded49,270 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1961 Morris Minor 100039,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 577
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 49,270 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,322 miles

extensive welding carried out underside

n/s/r lower arch corroded

sympathetic road brake test performed

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,359 miles

extensive welding carried out underside

n/s/r inner arch corroded and holed

sympathetic road brake test performed

wear in front suspension joints

Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,355 miles

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

extensive welding carried out underside

n/s/r inner arch corroded and holed

sympathetic road brake test performed

wear in front suspension joints

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,571 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 46,559 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

extensive welding carried out underside and undersealed

n/s/r brake back plate oily

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

sympathetic road brake test performed

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,529 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

extensive welding carried out underside

sympathetic brake test carried out

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,375 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 44,373 miles

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

extensive welding carried out

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,068 miles

extensively welded and undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,656 miles

heavily welded underside

Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,209 miles

extensive welding carried out underside

Fail 6 Mar 2006 40,193 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 40,149 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting on o/s/f out rigger

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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OVS 577 is a 1961 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1961 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 39,503 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 OVS 577, 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 65 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVS 577 registered?

OVS 577 is a 1961 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 12 May 1961.

Is OVS 577 safe to buy?

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