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BAO 685J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,371 mi
Last recorded83,371 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAO 685J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 83,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 83,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 83,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,883 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,824 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,898 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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BAO 685J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BAO 685J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAO 685J?

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What year was BAO 685J registered?

BAO 685J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is BAO 685J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAO 685J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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