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SMS 1H

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,766 mi
Last recorded69,766 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMS 1H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,670 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,599 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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SMS 1H is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SMS 1H, 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

How do I check the history of SMS 1H?

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What year was SMS 1H registered?

SMS 1H is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 26 February 1971.

Is SMS 1H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMS 1H shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMS 1H have outstanding finance?

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