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SRV 290K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,845 mi
Last recorded76,845 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRV 290K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,845 miles

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

Oil leak from engine and rear diff ()

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside front wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,726 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are very close to the upper suspension components

vehicle has various corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2014 75,723 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are very close to the upper suspension components

vehicle has various corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,338 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing

offside rear door hinge bolts slightly loose

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,498 miles

Oil leak

front upper king pin/trunion bushes starting to deterioate

nearside front tyre deterioated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

rear spring eye shackle bushes split on outter edges

Pass 14 May 2011 71,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,742 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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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SRV 290K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRV 290K, 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 SRV 290K registered?

SRV 290K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is SRV 290K safe to buy?

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