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RPT 422K

1971 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPT 422K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 73,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 73,201 miles

External wiring along floor pan slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,881 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play very slight in both lower trunion joints (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 72,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/80/14 76T BRIDGESTONE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking show of fluid around brake drum and inside wheel (3.6.A.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play very slight in both lower trunion joints (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,267 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,234 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 65,441 miles

Lower Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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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RPT 422K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RPT 422K, 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.

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RPT 422K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 29 October 1971.

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