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EPG 191J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPG 191J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,808 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 94,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 94,067 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,229 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,801 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,185 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,185 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,734 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 90,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,732 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,701 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 90,701 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,553 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 90,293 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 90,293 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 89,791 miles

handbrake travel †metal brake pipes getting rusty †rear suspension spring bushes worn

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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EPG 191J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPG 191J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPG 191J registered?

EPG 191J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is EPG 191J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPG 191J shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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