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VDW 452K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1075cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,243 mi
Last recorded30,243 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDW 452K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,075cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 30,243 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 29,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 29,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 29,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,131 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 28,131 miles

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

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

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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VDW 452K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,075cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDW 452K, 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

How do I check the history of VDW 452K?

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What year was VDW 452K registered?

VDW 452K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 25 August 1971.

Is VDW 452K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDW 452K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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