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DTE 385J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,655 mi
Last recorded58,655 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTE 385J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2017 58,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 58,132 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,971 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 56,935 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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DTE 385J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DTE 385J, 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 DTE 385J?

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What year was DTE 385J registered?

DTE 385J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is DTE 385J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTE 385J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DTE 385J have outstanding finance?

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