CarVerify

Free Car Check

EPG 516J

1971 Morris Minor

White Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,421 mi
Last recorded43,421 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPG 516J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 43,421 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 43,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 43,235 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 43,200 miles

offside front sill/floor slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,969 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,046 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,745 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,159 miles

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
Full Morris Minor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EPG 516J is a 1971 Morris Minor in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 516J, 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

How do I check the history of EPG 516J?

You can check the full history of EPG 516J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EPG 516J registered?

EPG 516J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is EPG 516J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPG 516J shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EPG 516J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EPG 516J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.