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ELB 872J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,384 mi
Last recorded63,384 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 872J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 63,384 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,383 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,383 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 63,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,318 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,801 miles

n/s/r anti-roll bar link has play

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2007 60,390 miles

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 872J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ELB 872J, 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 872J registered?

ELB 872J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is ELB 872J safe to buy?

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