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WSY 560

1956 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,721 mi
Last recorded62,721 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1956 Morris Minor 100042,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSY 560
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,721 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,645 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 62,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,603 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 62,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,339 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 62,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,019 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 62,019 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,823 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,823 miles

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 61,338 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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WSY 560 is a 1956 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1956 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,130 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 WSY 560, 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 70 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSY 560 registered?

WSY 560 is a 1956 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 11 April 1956.

Is WSY 560 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSY 560 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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