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CAA 217K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,563 mi
Last recorded10,563 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 217K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 10,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 10,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 10,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 9,934 miles

welding repairs

Fail 15 Nov 2022 9,930 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

welding repairs

Pass 11 Nov 2021 9,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 9,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 9,283 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 8,449 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 7,847 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 7,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam trunion (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam trunion (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam trunion (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nerarside front tyre wearing low

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 7,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 6,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 5,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 4,280 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 2,890 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 1,539 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 2,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 1,670 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 1,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,216 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,312 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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CAA 217K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CAA 217K, 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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CAA 217K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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