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ELB 754J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,386 mi
Last recorded63,386 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 754J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine764cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 63,386 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2014 63,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,386 miles

o/s door hard to secure in closed position

vehicle body corroded in many areas

Fail 23 Jan 2006 63,386 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s door hard to close door frame coroded

o/s/r top shock mount corroded

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 754J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 754J, 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 754J registered?

ELB 754J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is ELB 754J safe to buy?

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