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TWL 662K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

12,639 mi
Last recorded12,639 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWL 662K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 12,639 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 11,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 8,921 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 8,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 8,308 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 8,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 8,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 7,558 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Slight twist to o/s/f flexi brake hose

Fail 9 Jun 2015 7,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Slight twist to o/s/f flexi brake hose

Pass 27 May 2014 7,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,837 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 6,837 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 6,713 miles

Slight wear n/s/f suspension top joint

Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,460 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 6,460 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,015 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 6,015 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 4,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 2,540 miles

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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TWL 662K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TWL 662K, 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 TWL 662K registered?

TWL 662K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 27 August 1971.

Is TWL 662K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWL 662K shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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