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EAC 235K

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,202 mi
Last recorded61,202 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 235K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,202 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 61,202 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 61,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,510 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,446 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,299 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,293 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,127 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 59,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,846 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,713 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 59,263 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 59,263 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

oil leak

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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EAC 235K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EAC 235K, 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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EAC 235K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is EAC 235K safe to buy?

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