1959 Morris Minor 1000 0.9L Petrol · 243 UXO
1959 Morris Minor 1000 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 04/11/1959. Recorded mileage 74,471 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINOR 1000
- Year / Origin
- 1959
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1959
- Engine
- 948cc
243 UXO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 74,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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243 UXO Mileage History
- 26/05/202274,345 mi
- 30/05/202274,345 mi
- 08/06/202374,428 mi+83 mi
- 21/06/202474,471 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 61 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
243 UXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Morris Minor 1000 (243 UXO) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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