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172 UXW

1971 Morris Minor

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,487 mi
Last recorded46,487 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 UXW
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 46,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear suspension damper connecting rod has slight play

Offside front suspension damper unit slightly damp with oil

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front, and both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,487 miles

Nearside rear suspension damper connecting rod has slight play

Offside front suspension damper slightly damp with oil

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear suspension damper arm connecting ball joint has slight play.

Offside front brake binding on slightly

temporary type of locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 46,487 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear suspension damper arm connecting ball joint has slight play.

Offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,487 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 46,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,487 miles

slight binding at offside front brake

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,487 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

hub oil seal leak n/s/r

slight wear n/s/r shock link lower bush

wear in o/s wiper spindle

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,487 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in neaside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jul 2010 46,487 miles

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,487 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,801 miles

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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172 UXW is a 1971 Morris Minor in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 172 UXW, 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 172 UXW registered?

172 UXW is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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