CarVerify

Free Car Check

JCO 574

1979 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,997 mi
Last recorded1,997 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 Morris Minor42,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCO 574
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2017 1,997 miles

Beautiful

Pass 8 Mar 2016 1,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 1,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 1,697 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,656 miles

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

Slight water 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
Full Morris Minor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JCO 574 is a 1979 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 42,718 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 JCO 574, 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 47 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 JCO 574?

You can check the full history of JCO 574 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JCO 574 registered?

JCO 574 is a 1979 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is JCO 574 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCO 574 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JCO 574 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JCO 574. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.