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BNJ 156K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

5,501 mi
Last recorded5,501 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNJ 156K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 5,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 5,253 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 5,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 4,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 4,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 4,133 miles

slight oil leak from offside rear axle

Fail 4 Mar 2019 4,133 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from offside rear axle

Pass 27 Feb 2018 3,732 miles

Offside Rear bump stop in incorrect position

Fail 27 Feb 2018 3,732 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear bump stop in incorrect position

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 3,252 miles

NOISE FROM STEERING RACK

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 3,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

NOISE FROM STEERING RACK

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 2,772 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 2,772 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 2,141 miles

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

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

indicator tell tale light intermittantly not working

offside rear axle seal slightly leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2015 2,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

indicator tell tale light intermittantly not working

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

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

offside rear axle seal slightly leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 1,355 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2013 411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 98,524 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 98,520 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight front brake imbalance

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 93,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,751 miles

hole in floor pan offside front.

underside of the vehicle corroded , and wax oiled.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 88,751 miles

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

hole in floor pan offside front.

underside of the vehicle corroded , and wax oiled.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,715 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 83,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 77,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,913 miles

slightly smokey

Fail 6 Sep 2006 72,911 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BNJ 156K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BNJ 156K, 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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BNJ 156K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 3 September 1971.

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