1964 MORRIS MINOR 10001.1L Petrol

The vehicle shows a stable but persistent pattern of minor mechanical wear, with the most recent MOT passed on 11 July 2024 at 66,790 miles. While the car has maintained a consistent pass record since 2017, the history reveals a recurring tendency for suspension components and steering elements to degrade. The 2024 test specifically noted worn bushes on both rear shock absorbers, a condition that has appeared in various forms across almost every inspection since 2016. The recorded mileage of 66,790 miles is exceptionally low for a 1964 model, averaging approximately 1,077 miles per year. This low usage pattern is evident in the data, with only small increments in mileage between tests, such as the 400-mile increase between the 2022 and 2024 inspections. Such low annual mileage often suggests the vehicle is stored for long periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components like bushes and seals even without significant mechanical wear from driving. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the chassis and suspension geometry. The 2022 test at 66,359 miles flagged corrosion on both the nearside and offside front vehicle structures, and although the tester noted structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, the presence of rust on a vehicle of this age requires close scrutiny. The steering system also shows a long-term trend of instability, with the 2022 record citing play in the steering rack inner joints and the upper suspension arm ball joint, following previous issues with steering rack free play in 2019 and 2020. Repeated advisories regarding shock absorber bushes and steering play suggest that while the car is roadworthy, its handling components require frequent monitoring. The history also shows past failures related to brake imbalanced across an axle and contaminated brake drums in 2016 and 2018. Given the low usage, the buyer should specifically check for seized calipers, perished rubber bushes, and the actual depth of any structural corrosion to ensure the vehicle's integrity remains sound despite its limited road time.