Does the Morris Minor fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Morris Minor records 6.98 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 10.65 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−3.67, 95% interval −4.18 to −3.17). It ranks 644 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Morris Minor by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Morris Minor is “Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen”, recorded 628 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 628 | 3.89 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 275 | 1.71 |
| Wiper blade defective | 91 | 0.56 |
| Wiper not operating or missing | 81 | 0.50 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 16,127 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Other pages for this model
Morris Minor by postcode area · Morris Minor body, chassis and structure failures · Morris Minor brakes failures · Morris Minor vehicle identification failures · Morris Minor lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Morris Minor noise, emissions and leaks failures · Morris Minor seat belts and airbags failures · Morris Minor steering failures · Morris Minor suspension failures · Morris Minor tyres failures