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UTL 679K

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

7,315 mi
Last recorded7,315 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTL 679K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 7,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 7,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear tortion bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 7,239 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 6,603 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 6,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 5,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 5,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 4,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 4,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded/holed but not within 30 cm of any mounts

Offside Front floor pan holed but not within 30cm of any mounts

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2020 4,027 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OSF floor holed but not in prescribed area.

Oil leaks.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 3,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OS floor pan holed but not in prescribed area.

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leaks.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 3,170 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OS floor pan holed but not in prescribed area.

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leaks.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 2,291 miles

All tyres close to legal limit.

Both rear leaf springs corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

STRONG ADVISORY very rusy under-body.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 2,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wood frame deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Oil leak ()

both rear leaf springs corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 1,283 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wood frame deteriorated

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2016 1,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wood frame deteriorated

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,580 miles

Both floors corroded.

Both front chassis rails and cross member corroded.

Both sills corroded.

Front brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Rear axle oil leak.

steering rack damp.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/r wood frame deteriorated

o/sr outter sill corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 24,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/r wood frame deteriorated

o/sr outter sill corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,993 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper smears slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake backing plate damp with oil

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 21,993 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper smears slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake backing plate damp with oil

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,434 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 16,409 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,436 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 12,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,710 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,636 miles

floorpan and both inner sills corroded and holed in non prescribed areas

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 11 Oct 2007 9,633 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

floorpan and both inner sills corroded and holed in non prescribed areas

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,876 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 7,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake flxey hoses in a poor condition. †

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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UTL 679K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 UTL 679K, 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.

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UTL 679K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 October 1971.

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