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AKA 450J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,005 mi
Last recorded95,005 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKA 450J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 95,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,331 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 93,331 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,004 miles

**FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 29% (MAX 30%)**

**SOME PLAY + ROUGHNESS IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING**

HOLE IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH (NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA)

SLIGHT FUEL LEAK CARBURETTOR AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,770 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 92,770 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,408 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 90,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,023 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side wheel slight bind

off side and near side front trunions slight lift and side way movement

Pass 6 Oct 2008 89,578 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,509 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,344 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 89,332 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 89,207 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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AKA 450J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AKA 450J, 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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AKA 450J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 11 June 1971.

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