MORRIS MINOR MOT pass rate
81.9% of 2,866 MORRIS MINOR MOT tests pass.
At 81.9%, The MINOR passes slightly less often than the average across all MORRIS models (83.5%).
The MORRIS MINOR has a pass rate of 81.9%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 81.9% | 2,856 | 47,674 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MORRIS MINOR
The most common reason the MORRIS MINOR fails its MOT is brakes — present in 113.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Across an axle".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 113.5% | Across an axle |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 45.8% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 21.8% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Steering | 13.8% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 6.3% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.0% | Leaking excessively from engine |
| Road Wheels | 0.5% | Badly distorted |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MORRIS MINOR?
- 81.9% of MORRIS MINOR MOT tests pass, based on 2,866 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MORRIS MINOR?
- The most common reason the MORRIS MINOR fails its MOT is brakes — present in 113.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Across an axle".
- Does this show the MORRIS MINOR's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MORRIS service history guide for how to check and keep one.