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WKR 898J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,713 mi
Last recorded7,713 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKR 898J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 7,713 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 7,713 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 75,763 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,434 miles

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.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 73,351 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,640 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 66,638 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,775 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 61,775 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,012 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,068 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 2,093 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2010 18,688 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 18,686 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,524 miles

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.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 15,729 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,285 miles

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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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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What year was WKR 898J registered?

WKR 898J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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