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SMW 256G

1968 Morris Minor 1000

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,290 mi
Last recorded19,290 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1968 Morris Minor 100049,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 256G
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1968
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 19,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around offside front torsion bar rear mount

nearside front inner wing heavily corroded

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

offside front doorstep trim heavily corroded

slight exhaust leak on centre join

Pass 7 Sep 2012 192,901 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 19,290 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads low on nearside

nearside front inner wing holed

nearside front suspension bumpstop missing

offside front inner wing holed

offside front upper trunion bush worn

offside jack point corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 17,779 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,383 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 17,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,976 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 15,966 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,974 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,249 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 14,249 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,732 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 13,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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SMW 256G is a 1968 Morris Minor 1000 in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,335 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 SMW 256G, 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 58 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 SMW 256G registered?

SMW 256G is a 1968 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 22 November 1968.

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