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DLB 490J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,655 mi
Last recorded30,655 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 490J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 29,075 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,249 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,940 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

surface corrosion on rear offside floor

Pass 14 Nov 2013 21,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,679 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,352 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 9,968 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,860 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 1,854 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 1,727 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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DLB 490J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DLB 490J, 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 DLB 490J registered?

DLB 490J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is DLB 490J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLB 490J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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