1971 Morris MINI 1000 1.3L Petrol · VSR 431K
1971 Morris MINI 1000 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1971. Recorded mileage 4,962 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINI 1000
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VSR 431K Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/11/2025
- 4,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VSR 431K Mileage History
- 08/04/20224,959 mi
- 25/11/20254,962 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
VSR 431K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Morris Mini 1000 (VSR 431K) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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