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DUG 817K

1971 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,301 mi
Last recorded16,301 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 817K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 16,301 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 16,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 16,217 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 16,187 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 16,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 16,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 15,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 15,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 15,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,207 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,746 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 14,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,542 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 14,512 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 14,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 14,159 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 14,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DUG 817K is a 1971 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DUG 817K, 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 DUG 817K?

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What year was DUG 817K registered?

DUG 817K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 8 September 1971.

Is DUG 817K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUG 817K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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