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EGU 813J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,026 mi
Last recorded13,026 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 813J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 13,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 May 2017 12,996 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 12,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 12,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,931 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 12,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 22 May 2012 12,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 12,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2010 12,345 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 12,334 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 11,989 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 11,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2008 11,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,484 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 11,474 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EGU 813J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 813J, 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 EGU 813J registered?

EGU 813J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 24 February 1971.

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