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VCF 112K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCF 112K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 96,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,721 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 95,706 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 95,691 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked and car is riding on bump stops (2.4.E.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked and car is riding on bump stops (2.4.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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VCF 112K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 VCF 112K, 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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VCF 112K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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