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EPB 899J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,064 mi
Last recorded78,064 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 899J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,064 miles

Rear axle minor oil weap

both front tyres and offside rear worn

minor age related suspension wear

Pass 19 May 2016 77,934 miles

signs of standing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,929 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,914 miles

Nearside front suspension lower trunnion rear seal split

Offside front suspension lower trunnion front seal split

Offside front suspension lower trunnion rear seal split

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes on increase in pedal application

Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,914 miles

Nearside front suspension lower trunnion rear seal split

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front suspension lower trunnion front seal split

Offside front suspension lower trunnion rear seal split

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes on increase in pedal application

Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,866 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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EPB 899J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPB 899J, 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 EPB 899J registered?

EPB 899J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is EPB 899J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPB 899J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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