1969 Morris Minor 1000 1.1L Petrol · WYA 729G

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a period of mechanical inconsistency. The most recent test in October 2025 at 6,295 miles returned no defects, indicating that the previous mechanical issues have been addressed. This success follows a failure in October 2024 due to imbalanced rear brakes across the axle, which was rectified before the subsequent pass. The current owner appears proactive in resolving faults once they are identified. The mileage profile is highly irregular for a 57-year-old vehicle, suggesting long periods of storage or intermittent use. There is a massive data discrepancy between February 2016 and February 2017, where the record drops from 99,611 miles to 390 miles. Since 2024, the usage has slowed down significantly, dropping from 53,455 miles to just 6,295 miles by 2025. This extremely low annual mileage means the car likely sits for long durations, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluids despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of components that have historically failed or showed wear. The front wheel bearings and shock absorbers have recurring issues across multiple years between 2016 and 2020, suggesting the front suspension assembly is prone to age-related failure or de-stabilization. Given the history of imbalanced brakes and leaking brake hoses, the entire hydraulic system should be checked for seized calipers or perished hoses that occur during periods of stationary use. Structural integrity remains a primary concern, as the 2016 record noted corrosion on the offside rear seat belt anchorage and 2014 highlighted surface rust under the vehicle. Because the car travels so few miles, the buyer should look for perished tyres and perished rubber boots, which were flagged as failing points in the 2013 test. The steering rack gaiters also require physical verification to ensure they have not cracked or split again following their previous failure.