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YWK 172K

1972 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

1,173 mi
Last recorded1,173 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Morris Minor 100049,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWK 172K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 1,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 1,173 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,887 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,887 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,129 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 90,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 85,914 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 85,914 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 84,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,665 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,664 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,353 miles

High front brake imbalance....

Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,064 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 84,061 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,721 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 83,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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YWK 172K is a 1972 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 49,770 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWK 172K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YWK 172K registered?

YWK 172K is a 1972 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 7 January 1972.

Is YWK 172K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWK 172K shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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