MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
the chassis on tuis vehicle has been poorly repaired in a large number of places. I recomend specialist advice is obtained
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Morris Minor?
Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YVP 179K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YVP 179K, 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 YVP 179K registered?
YVP 179K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 14 September 1971.
Is YVP 179K safe to buy?
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