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DMO 72K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,482 mi
Last recorded55,482 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMO 72K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,890 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 54,746 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,746 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,472 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,071 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 54,069 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 527,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 51,370 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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DMO 72K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DMO 72K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DMO 72K registered?

DMO 72K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is DMO 72K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMO 72K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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