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USK 991

1971 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,679 mi
Last recorded17,679 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSK 991
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 17,573 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres badly perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,409 miles

both front tyres perishing

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,836 miles

under body slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,625 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 16,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,947 miles

rear tyres perished

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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USK 991 is a 1971 Morris Minor in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 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 USK 991, 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 55 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 USK 991 registered?

USK 991 is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is USK 991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USK 991 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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