MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear brake back plate oil soaked
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported 2 pipes under servo unit (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear brake back plate oil soaked
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3000 miles left on front brake pads.
Both front and nearside rear tyres cracking due to age.
Both rear shock absorbers leaking.
Oil leak from engine and gearbox.
Slight drag from offside front brake.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
3000 miles left on front brake pads.
Both front and nearside rear tyres cracking due to age.
Both rear shock absorbers leaking.
Oil leak from engine and gearbox.
Slight drag from offside front brake.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
steering column top bush stiff
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
hole in offside outer sill end.
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?
Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.
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WKR 898J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WKR 898J, 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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WKR 898J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.
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