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WSK 358

1978 Morris Minor 1000

Cream Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,244 mi
Last recorded33,244 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor 100039,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSK 358
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 33,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 32,919 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 32,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 32,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 31,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 30,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,696 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,001 miles

advise corrosion forming to both sides rear wing to body

advise slight perishing to rear spring shackle bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,758 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 28,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake service

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,022 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,616 miles

brake service

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,585 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake service

Fail 4 Jun 2008 22,250 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake service

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,772 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake service

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,110 miles

advise brake service

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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WSK 358 is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000 in Cream with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,588 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 WSK 358, 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 48 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 WSK 358 registered?

WSK 358 is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is WSK 358 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSK 358 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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