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TGU 553E

2017 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,942 mi
Last recorded52,942 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 553E
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 52,942 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 52,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 52,826 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail burst during brake test (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 52,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 52,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,391 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 50,351 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light constantly on, not showing position light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 43,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,719 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,389 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 39,388 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,048 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,897 miles

CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER BETWEEN JACKING POINTS SHOWING SINGS OF CORROSION AND WEAKNESS.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,275 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 38,275 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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TGU 553E is a 2017 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TGU 553E, 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 9 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TGU 553E is a 2017 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 3 January 2017.

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