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KAG 734

1957 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

28,370 mi
Last recorded28,370 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1957 Morris Minor 100042,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAG 734
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 28,370 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 28,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 28,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 27,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 27,739 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 27,525 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 27,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,284 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 27,284 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 26,858 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 26,857 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 26,746 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 26,745 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust loose at manifold

Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,727 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 26,727 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,699 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 26,697 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 26,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,290 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 26,278 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 25,347 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,814 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 24,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,234 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 24,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,899 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 22,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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KAG 734 is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1957 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 42,654 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAG 734, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 69 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KAG 734 is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1957.

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