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WTA 730K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,485 mi
Last recorded2,485 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTA 730K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 2,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 93 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,306 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 99,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,262 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 99,257 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 99,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,074 miles

Dust sleeves on nearside front trunnion split

Rear registration plate not reflective

Fail 10 Apr 2012 99,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Dust sleeves on nearside front trunnion split

Rear registration plate not reflective

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,008 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 99,008 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear brake binding slighty

Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,994 miles

n/s/ front indicator has intermittant fault.

rear brakes sticking on.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 98,867 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,790 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 98,789 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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WTA 730K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 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 WTA 730K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTA 730K registered?

WTA 730K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is WTA 730K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTA 730K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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