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LFR 972

1956 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,554 mi
Last recorded21,554 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1956 Morris Minor 100042,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 972
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,523 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,447 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,386 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,292 miles

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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LFR 972 is a 1956 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFR 972, 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 70 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFR 972 registered?

LFR 972 is a 1956 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 26 July 1956.

Is LFR 972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 972 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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