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VUX 902K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,510 mi
Last recorded72,510 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUX 902K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 72,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 70,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,065 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 69,810 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,425 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,800 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,279 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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VUX 902K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VUX 902K, 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

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What year was VUX 902K registered?

VUX 902K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is VUX 902K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUX 902K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUX 902K have outstanding finance?

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