MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?
Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WNL 53A is a 1963 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1963 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,234 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 WNL 53A, 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 63 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WNL 53A registered?
WNL 53A is a 1963 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1963.
Is WNL 53A safe to buy?
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