56 Model Years Analyzed
Morris Minor
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1930-2018), based on 923 DVSA recorded tests.
86.1%
Average Pass Rate
56
Model Years
1k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1968 Morris Minor MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
2 tests
3 tests
1 tests
3 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
4 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
5 tests
1 tests
2 tests
3 tests
1 tests
2 tests
7 tests
3 tests
1 tests
3 tests
1 tests
3 tests
3 tests
3 tests
1 tests
53 tests
69 tests
49 tests
80 tests
50 tests
35 tests
33 tests
33 tests
39 tests
42 tests
69 tests
67 tests
34 tests
39 tests
35 tests
28 tests
29 tests
37 tests
13 tests
11 tests
6 tests
4 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1A tyre seriously damaged
- 2Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- 3A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 4Audible warning inoperative
- 5Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Understand these MOT advisories
Suspension
Suspension bush worn
GBP 100-300 per side, depending on whether the bush or full arm is replaced
Brakes
Brake pipe corroded
GBP 120-350 per section, more if multiple lines need replacing
Structure
Corrosion advisory
GBP 150-500 for small welding repairs, GBP 800+ for structural or repeated corrosion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Morris Minor?
The Morris Minor has an average 86.1% MOT pass rate across model years 1930 to 2018, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Morris Minor?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Morris Minor across all years are: a tyre seriously damaged, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Morris Minor year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Morris Minor model years.