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AOU 534J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,370 mi
Last recorded52,370 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOU 534J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,370 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 52,352 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Clutch Slave Cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track Rod End (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seat Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All Four Coil Springs Loose When Suspension Hanging (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Gear Box Mounting Bolt Insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake Hose To Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,088 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 52,055 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Inner Wheel Arch Rusted

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,055 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 52,055 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,055 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 52,055 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,055 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,800 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,072 miles

welded repairs to floor and chassis areas heavly under sealed

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,631 miles

rear body floor missing

welded repairs to floor and chassis all areas heavly undersealed

Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

both front brake hoses supported my cable ties to front suspension legs due to vehicle modification

rear brake pipes across axle supported by cable ties. brake pipes starting to rub on rear spring u bolts

vehicle has been modified

vehicle has been modified

wipers only work on 1 speed and slow in operation

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,457 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 50,457 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both top suspension bushes craking

rear chassis been welded from inside

slight play near side front steering arm

slight play near side front wheel bearing

vechle been welded in past

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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AOU 534J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOU 534J, 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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AOU 534J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 May 1971.

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