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MOR 425F

1968 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

80,478 mi
Last recorded80,478 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1968 Morris Minor 100049,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOR 425F
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,478 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 80,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,113 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 80,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 78,905 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 78,902 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 77,708 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 77,704 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 12 May 2017 751,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 75,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2015 74,857 miles

front brake imbalance

offside front tyre sidewall splitting and in puur condition

oil leak

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Apr 2015 74,838 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake imbalance

offside front tyre sidewall splitting and in puur condition

oil leak

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres slight perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall and cut in tread

offside door sill corroded

steering rack damp around nearside gaiter

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres slight perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall and cut in tread

offside door sill corroded

steering rack damp around nearside gaiter

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,752 miles

corrosion on o/s sill

n/s steering rack damp

wipers poor

Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,759 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on o/s sill

n/s steering rack damp

wipers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,346 miles

offside sill rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,335 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside sill rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,116 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 69,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,934 miles

screen scratched

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,693 miles

Corrosion to offside inner sill next to jacking point, not quite in prescribed area....both front lower trunnions have slight wear...

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,461 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 68,461 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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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MOR 425F is a 1968 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1968 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,335 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 MOR 425F, 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 58 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MOR 425F is a 1968 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 February 1968.

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