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CTE 708J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTE 708J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,725 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,108 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,101 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired around spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported in chassis (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported chassis (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower trunion bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by indicators (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

RH Chassis at rear starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Fail 28 Aug 2015 70,560 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Earthing fault (1.7.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

RH Chassis at rear starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CTE 708J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CTE 708J, 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 CTE 708J registered?

CTE 708J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is CTE 708J safe to buy?

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