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398 DPE

1957 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1957 Morris Minor 100042,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 DPE
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1957
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 2 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 2 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2017 2 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both wheels wont turn by hand (3.5.1k)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/chassis leg/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan./chassis leg/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trunion bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trunion bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,539 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 94,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 945,399 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 945,399 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 94,539 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 94,539 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 94,539 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 May 2007 929,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 91,615 miles

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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398 DPE is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1957 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 42,654 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 398 DPE, 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 69 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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398 DPE is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 July 1957.

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