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VMW 441K

1972 Morris Minor

Cream Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Morris Minor59,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMW 441K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 99,700 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Aug 2018 97,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,756 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

general age related underside surface corrosion

rear tyres have age related cracks

Fail 24 Apr 2013 92,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

rear tyres have age related cracks

Fail 10 Apr 2012 91,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

rear tyres have age related cracks

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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VMW 441K is a 1972 Morris Minor in Cream with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 59,364 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 VMW 441K, 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 54 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 VMW 441K registered?

VMW 441K is a 1972 Morris Minor, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is VMW 441K safe to buy?

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