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AAP 948J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

335 mi
Last recorded335 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAP 948J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 98,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 98,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 97,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 93,509 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,391 miles

Slight side to side / wear play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,301 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,859 miles

both rear suspension drop links have slight play in them

the n/s front wheel bearing has slight play in it

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,915 miles

Rear bump stops missing.

Rear section of exhaust pipe is corroded along the seam.

Rear shock absorber droop link bushing worn.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 89,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear bump stops are missing.

Rear section of exhaust pipe is corroded along the seam ( minor leaks )

Rear shock absorber drop link bushing is worn

Some play / wear to offside front lower trunion joint.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,959 miles

fuel cap sealing washer in poor condition.

off side rear inner wing and rear crossmember pannel corroded near limit.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,489 miles

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough at time of test.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 85,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough at time of test.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,175 miles

near side floor corroded around jacking point.

near side front floor pan badly corroded in corner

near side rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

near side rear leaf spring bush getting soft.

off side front floor pan starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,863 miles

play in o/s front suspension lower trunion

Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,328 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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AAP 948J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 49,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAP 948J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AAP 948J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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