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PWE 816K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,967 mi
Last recorded58,967 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWE 816K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,967 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 58,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,818 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,870 miles

Nearside steering arm

Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside steering arm

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,738 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,196 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,648 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering

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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PWE 816K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 49,759 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 PWE 816K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PWE 816K registered?

PWE 816K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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