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WBO 653K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,735 mi
Last recorded30,735 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBO 653K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 30,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,825 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to floor to sill edges

rust/wear marks rear roadsprings

various welding repairs to vehicles

wear/freeplay n/s/f trunion assembly

Fail 14 Jun 2018 17,825 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to floor to sill edges

freeplay/wear n/s/f trunion assembly

rust/wear marks rear roadsprings

various welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trunion rubber boot split and slight play in mounting bushes

Fail 19 May 2017 14,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Trunion rubber boot split and slight play in mounting bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2016 13,363 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 13,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 88,330 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 6,935 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 6,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 99,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 99,306 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 99,306 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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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WBO 653K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WBO 653K, 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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WBO 653K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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