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CHJ 142G

1990 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,310 mi
Last recorded88,310 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Morris Minor 100065,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 142G
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 88,310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 85,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 81,586 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,535 miles

Slight play in near side top trunnion joint

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,506 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,367 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,367 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,383 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Slight Play

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 65,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Slight Play

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,196 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,196 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre punctured screw in tread

Fail 27 May 2008 65,184 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 65,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,035 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,007 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,753 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,753 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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CHJ 142G is a 1990 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 65,190 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 CHJ 142G, 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 36 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 CHJ 142G registered?

CHJ 142G is a 1990 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 11 October 1990.

Is CHJ 142G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHJ 142G shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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