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SVE 457K

1972 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Minor59,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVE 457K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,365 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,266 miles

underbody heavily greased at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2015 87,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody heavily greased at time of test

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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SVE 457K is a 1972 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 59,364 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SVE 457K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVE 457K registered?

SVE 457K is a 1972 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is SVE 457K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVE 457K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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