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SSL 271

1981 Morris Minor 1000

Red Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,084 mi
Last recorded45,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor 100044,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSL 271
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,047 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 45,047 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,027 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 45,027 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,383 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 44,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2005 44,097 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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SSL 271 is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000 in Red with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 44,226 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 SSL 271, 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 45 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 SSL 271?

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What year was SSL 271 registered?

SSL 271 is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 25 August 1981.

Is SSL 271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSL 271 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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