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ERC 413J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

5,915 mi
Last recorded5,915 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 413J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 5,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 5,854 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 5,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 5,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 5,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 5,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 4,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 4,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 4,620 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 4,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 3,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 3,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 2,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 2,371 miles

very slight roughness felt in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2015 2,362 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 1,655 miles

Oil leak

front tyres close to top ball joints

Pass 16 May 2013 984 miles

front tyres very close to top ball joints

os floor area slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 92,940 miles

wrong offset on front wheels tyres very close to top ball joints , tyres show sign of rubbing but not at time of test

Pass 21 May 2011 91,603 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 90,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle pinion oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2009 89,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle pinion oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 88,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 87,329 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 87,329 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 86,682 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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ERC 413J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ERC 413J, 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

How do I check the history of ERC 413J?

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What year was ERC 413J registered?

ERC 413J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 January 1971.

Is ERC 413J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERC 413J shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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