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VMW 695K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,471 mi
Last recorded26,471 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMW 695K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,471 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 1,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 1,103 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 1,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,991 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,747 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 98,747 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 98,746 miles

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

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,667 miles

corrosion developing through vehicle

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2010 98,667 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion developing through vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,065 miles

corrosion developing under vehicle

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2008 97,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2007 95,626 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 926,278 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 926,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 92,379 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 92,379 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox noisy operation

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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VMW 695K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMW 695K, 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.

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VMW 695K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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