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YFW 541K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,522 mi
Last recorded89,522 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFW 541K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,522 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 89,515 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 89,329 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 89,329 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not checked

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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YFW 541K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFW 541K, 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.

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What year was YFW 541K registered?

YFW 541K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is YFW 541K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFW 541K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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