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DLX 552J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

29,925 mi
Last recorded29,925 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLX 552J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,925 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 29,925 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 29,624 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Fail 17 May 2022 29,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 12 May 2021 29,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 29,474 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 29,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 29,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,419 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 29,419 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,224 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 29,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 28,977 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 28,977 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 28,529 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 28,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,019 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 28,019 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 26,880 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 26,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 26,010 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 26,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 25,270 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 25,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2011 24,843 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 24,843 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 24,287 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 24,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 23,045 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,379 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 20,688 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 20,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 18,506 miles

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

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

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

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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DLX 552J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 DLX 552J, 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.

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DLX 552J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 28 June 1971.

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