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DSJ 414

1997 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,161 mi
Last recorded70,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Morris Minor70,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 414
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,161 miles

gearbox/axle oil leaks

knock from steering

slight rear brake imbalance

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 May 2009 69,316 miles

binding at nearside rear and offside front wheels

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front seat removed from vehicle

no wheel trims fitted

rear shock absorbers damp

slight wear in nearside front upper trunnion joint

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,300 miles

as per original test date August 01st 2006. 09:52.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 67,300 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight imbalance at front brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2005 66,991 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 66,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside wiper split

remould tyres fitted

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front carpets wet

offside handbrake cable outer split

slight binding from offside front brake

slight imbalance between front brakes - offside low

various oil leaks

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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DSJ 414 is a 1997 Morris Minor in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 70,161 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSJ 414, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 29 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSJ 414 registered?

DSJ 414 is a 1997 Morris Minor, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is DSJ 414 safe to buy?

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