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ELY 586J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,001 mi
Last recorded10,001 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELY 586J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 10,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 7,776 miles

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

Offside Front brake flexi slightly twisted but no fowling

Offside Front tire worn on inner edge and is approaching wear limit

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

Oil leak back of sump and bottom of timing case ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 7,776 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake flexi slightly twisted but no fowling

Offside Front tire worn on inner edge and is approaching wear limit

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

Oil leak back of sump and bottom of timing case ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 6,189 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 3,875 miles

both rear inner arches to sills corroded and holed but not structural

rear valance corroded and holed but not considered structural

Fail 17 Jul 2014 3,875 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner arches to sills corroded and holed but not structural

rear valance corroded and holed but not considered structural

Pass 5 Apr 2013 1,530 miles

Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 1,529 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

battery insecure

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

no main beam tell tale

Pass 13 Mar 2012 261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 126,118 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 12,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

boot handle broken

Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,246 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 12,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

steering wheel may be loose at column as a very small amount of play detected.But unable to see it but would advise inspecting for safety

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 11,244 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,051 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 10,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight noise n/s/f bearing when spun but not yet rough when rotated

Fail 13 Mar 2007 9,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres look under pressure advise pumping up

both front wheel bearings a little noise but not yet to excess

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,556 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres look under pressure advise pumping up

both front wheel bearings a little noise but not yet to excess

Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 8,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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ELY 586J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 ELY 586J, 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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ELY 586J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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