1961 Morris Minor 1000 1.1L Petrol · UDB 839

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a persistent failure to address underlying rear braking issues. While the most recent test in June 2022 at 65,379 miles resulted in a pass, the tester noted the offside rear brakes only just met imbalance requirements. This mirrors a finding from the May 2021 test at 65,285 miles, suggesting that the braking system operates on the margin of legal compliance rather than receiving a comprehensive overhaul. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of 65 years, averaging approximately 1,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between April 2018 and May 2019, where the car covered only 106 miles in thirteen months. Between May 2021 and June 2022, the vehicle travelled just 94 miles. This low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber seals, seized brake cylinders, and fluid stagnation, which aligns with the recurring mechanical 의견s noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear brake assembly and parking brake mechanism. The 2019 failure at 64,890 miles highlighted a contaminated drum, a lack of effort at the offside wheel, and poor overall efficiency. Although these were supposedly rectified, the recurring imbalance issues in 2021 and 2022 suggest the cylinders or adjustment linkages are still failing. The oil leak noted in 2019 and 2021 should also be monitored to ensure it remains a minor seep rather than an active leak that could contaminate braking components.