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WPY 500K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,943 mi
Last recorded65,943 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPY 500K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 65,943 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 65,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 65,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 65,338 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 65,043 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 64,816 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 64,816 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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WPY 500K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WPY 500K, 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

How do I check the history of WPY 500K?

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What year was WPY 500K registered?

WPY 500K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is WPY 500K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPY 500K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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