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CYC 212J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,304 mi
Last recorded90,304 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 212J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 97,990 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,189 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,459 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 95,947 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,088 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,213 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 91,213 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 90,550 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 88,743 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 88,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,484 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 88,031 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 88,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 87,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,377 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 85,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 75,319 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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CYC 212J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CYC 212J, 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

How do I check the history of CYC 212J?

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What year was CYC 212J registered?

CYC 212J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is CYC 212J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 212J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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