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BWN 787K

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,006 mi
Last recorded8,006 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWN 787K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,006 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 7,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped fouling body (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering both front chassis tops (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 7,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 7,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,432 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 7,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 5,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 3,679 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 3,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 2,853 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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BWN 787K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BWN 787K, 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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BWN 787K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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