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DSL 585

1971 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,323 mi
Last recorded3,323 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 585
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 3,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 3,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DSL 585 is a 1971 Morris Minor in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DSL 585, 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

How do I check the history of DSL 585?

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What year was DSL 585 registered?

DSL 585 is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is DSL 585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 585 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSL 585 have outstanding finance?

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