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BFD 844J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 844J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,910 miles

underside of car covered in underseller

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,814 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,797 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,765 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,336 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,446 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion to exhaust

underbody is coverd in underseal

welding repares made to chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,592 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf floor pan has corrosion to it

underbody heavily coverd in undersill

welding repares made to chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,949 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chasis

corrosion to under body

Pass 1 Mar 2008 78,780 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 78,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres show cracking on sidewalls

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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BFD 844J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BFD 844J, 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

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What year was BFD 844J registered?

BFD 844J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 15 February 1971.

Is BFD 844J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFD 844J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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