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BJB 337J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,138 mi
Last recorded28,138 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJB 337J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 28,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 27,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 26,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 25,754 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,242 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 25,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 18,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 13,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 9,202 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 9,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 9,086 miles

Near side and off side front floor rusted and holed but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 9,086 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Near side and off side front floor rusted and holed but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,083 miles

Off side + near side front floor has holes + rust.Non-prescribed area.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 9,077 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 9,073 miles

Holed on near side front floor in non-prescibed area.

Holed on nearside front floor in non-prescribed area.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 9,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 9,063 miles

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

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

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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BJB 337J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJB 337J, 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 BJB 337J registered?

BJB 337J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BJB 337J safe to buy?

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