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CMO 153J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,936 mi
Last recorded46,936 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMO 153J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 46,936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,700 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,700 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,311 miles

o/s/f lower brake pipe starting to corrode

rear body to chassis + o/s/ rear lower + inner wheel arch starting to corrode

u bolts on rear diff starting to show corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,878 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 44,877 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,323 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 44,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,076 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 11 Sep 2006 43,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

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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CMO 153J 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 66.7%.

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 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 CMO 153J, 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 CMO 153J registered?

CMO 153J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 13 April 1971.

Is CMO 153J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMO 153J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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