MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?
Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELB 662J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 ELB 662J, 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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What year was ELB 662J registered?
ELB 662J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is ELB 662J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELB 662J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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