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YUX 597

1971 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,746 mi
Last recorded13,746 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUX 597
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 13,746 miles

vehicle has been heavily welded and heavily undersealed making a thorough inspection difficult

Fail 22 Jan 2008 13,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

vehicle has been heavily welded and heavily undersealed making a thorough inspection difficult

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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YUX 597 is a 1971 Morris Minor in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUX 597, 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

How do I check the history of YUX 597?

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What year was YUX 597 registered?

YUX 597 is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is YUX 597 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUX 597 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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