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EMO 647K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,890 mi
Last recorded85,890 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMO 647K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 85,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 85,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Just Within Limits

Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,148 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 85,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,853 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,844 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

underside of vehicle coverd in a coat of underbody sealant which is comeing away reveling corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

underside of vehicle coverd in a coat of underbody sealant which is comeing away reveling corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,766 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 84,766 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,723 miles

offside front bumpstop insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2010 84,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

offside front bumpstop insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,573 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 84,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 84,375 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 84,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 84,179 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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EMO 647K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EMO 647K, 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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What year was EMO 647K registered?

EMO 647K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is EMO 647K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMO 647K shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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