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ABW 170J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,835 mi
Last recorded50,835 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 170J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,571 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pinion top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pinion top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 48,736 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 48,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,409 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,950 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,796 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,091 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 42,091 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,972 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres, deep cracks in tread area

Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre has cracking to outer side walls and to edge of tread area

o/s front tyre has cracking to outer side walls

o/s rear tyre has cracking to outer side walls

Fail 11 Aug 2008 41,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre has cracking to outer side walls and to edge of tread area

o/s front tyre has cracking to outer side walls

o/s rear tyre has cracking to outer side walls

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,417 miles

As first sheet

Fail 22 Aug 2006 39,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ABW 170J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ABW 170J, 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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What year was ABW 170J registered?

ABW 170J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 13 January 1971.

Is ABW 170J safe to buy?

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