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BJB 505J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

14,955 mi
Last recorded14,955 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJB 505J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 14,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 14,951 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 14,935 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 14,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 14,892 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 14,892 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 14,603 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 14,603 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 14,569 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 14,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 14,481 miles

Offside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened brake/clutch pedal pivot through chassis rail (3.5.1e)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 14,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven slower in operation (3.7.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside front chassis rails/inner wing areas (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 14,407 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 14,404 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated 2 sides (2.5.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on 2 sides (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,298 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 14,298 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 14,267 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,047 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 14,045 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,715 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 13,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 13,114 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,134 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 12,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,829 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 11,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2006 11,074 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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BJB 505J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BJB 505J, 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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BJB 505J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 12 January 1971.

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