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DLE 948J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,929 mi
Last recorded63,929 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 948J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,027 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,120 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold down pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust loose at down pipe manifold clamp

Fail 12 Apr 2016 73,084 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold down pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust loose at down pipe manifold clamp

Pass 28 Feb 2015 71,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,476 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,476 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 68,379 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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DLE 948J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLE 948J, 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 DLE 948J registered?

DLE 948J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is DLE 948J safe to buy?

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