CarVerify

Free Car Check

EGU 702J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,082 mi
Last recorded74,082 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 702J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,460 miles

Advise underseal covering a large area of the underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,362 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,271 miles

Advise centre cross member corroded.

Advise rear cross member corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside front top trunion

Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,179 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear wheel arch coroaded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 73,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear wheel arch coroaded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,971 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,771 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 72,626 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 72,615 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,277 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 72,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 72,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 72,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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
Full Morris Minor 1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EGU 702J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EGU 702J, 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 EGU 702J?

You can check the full history of EGU 702J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EGU 702J registered?

EGU 702J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is EGU 702J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGU 702J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGU 702J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EGU 702J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.