Morris MINOR 1000 - 1966
149.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1966 is 95.5 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Morris MINOR 1000, model year 1966.
Sample size: 136 cars, 249 tests and 373 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 136 cars
The 1966 Morris Minor 1000 has a higher overall defect rate of 150 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 116 defects per 100 vehicles, representing a 29% increase. This model shows significant issues in categories such as brakes and body structure, where it performs worse than the average car, with defect rates of 88% and 34% respectively. Interestingly, it excels in the wheels, suspensions, and axles category, showing a defect rate of 96%, which is notably better than the average of 75%. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase significantly in higher mileage segments, particularly for cars over 93,000 miles.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 136 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 113.1% worse
87.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.1 / 100 tests
- 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. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▼ 31.7% worse
13.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.4 / 100 tests
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
Visibility
▼ 16.9% worse
10.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.9 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 1.9% worse
21.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.3 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 54.4% worse
95.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▼ 134.0% worse
33.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.4 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 12.0% worse
5.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 11.0% worse
31.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.2 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
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. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
Serious faults (Top 10)
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. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Braking effort: not recording at a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 5