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YVP 179K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,951 mi
Last recorded70,951 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVP 179K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,951 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,922 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 66,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,859 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 62,827 miles

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.

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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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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