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AKD 157K

1971 Morris Minor

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,757 mi
Last recorded45,757 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKD 157K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 45,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,395 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 45,395 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,904 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,558 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,009 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 40,997 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 40,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,305 miles

both jacking points corroded just out of prescribed areas

n/s/r cross member slight corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both jacking points corroded just out of prescribed areas

n/s/r cross member slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,196 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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AKD 157K is a 1971 Morris Minor in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AKD 157K, 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 AKD 157K registered?

AKD 157K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AKD 157K safe to buy?

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