MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,808 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arch area. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Wiper blade split.
Nearside and offside top and lower trunnion joint dust covers deteriorate.
Oil leak
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front wiper rubbers slightly perished
very slight play in steering rack
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advance travel fopotbrake pedal
advise lubricate all grease points
both front wiper rubbers perished slightly
noise from front suspension
very slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?
Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BAH 978J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BAH 978J, 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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BAH 978J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 7 April 1971.
Is BAH 978J safe to buy?
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