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ELB 717J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 717J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,915 miles

Both rear brakes slight binding

Offside rear floor/sill corroded - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,750 miles

Noise from offside front wheel bearing - no roughness detected

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,215 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,261 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside rear leafspring bushes deteriorated

wipers slight smearing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,268 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,577 miles

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch - not criteria

offside front tyre perishing

offside front wheel bearing noise - no roughness detected

offside steering rack gaiter small hole

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,511 miles

movement in drivers seat

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing - no roughness detected

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,901 miles

'Knock' from front - no fault found

corrosion to nearside rear wheelarch

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,082 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,404 miles

'clonk' from nearside front - no fault found

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

slight bind offside rear brake

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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ELB 717J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 717J, 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 ELB 717J registered?

ELB 717J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is ELB 717J safe to buy?

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