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WSK 998

1959 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,594 mi
Last recorded9,594 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1959 Morris Minor43,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSK 998
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 9,594 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 9,548 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 9,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 9,512 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 9,451 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 9,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 9,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Fail 22 Nov 2019 9,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 9,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 9,105 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake is binding.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 8,888 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 8,883 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 8,622 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 8,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 8,205 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 8,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 8,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 7,995 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 7,995 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,838 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 7,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,639 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 7,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 7,319 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 7,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,974 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 6,849 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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WSK 998 is a 1959 Morris Minor in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1959 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 43,307 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSK 998, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 67 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WSK 998 registered?

WSK 998 is a 1959 Morris Minor, first registered on 14 October 1959.

Is WSK 998 safe to buy?

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