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ERR 483J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,436 mi
Last recorded10,436 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERR 483J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 10,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,310 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,380 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 5,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 3,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 3,201 miles

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

offside rear number plate dim

Pass 26 Jul 2010 2,094 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 809 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion of offside rear inner wheel arch area

Pass 12 Aug 2008 98,655 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 96,303 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 96,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear leaf springs in poor condition

exhaust blow centrer joint

offside headlamp poor condition

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear leaf springs clamps poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,844 miles

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

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

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

nearside front floor pan area very rusty and thin.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 88,156 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 88,035 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

floor chassis inner wings sills rusty

near side front top suspension bush worn

off side front rear torsion mounting area very rusty

play and noise in both front suspension joints

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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ERR 483J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ERR 483J, 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 ERR 483J registered?

ERR 483J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 21 January 1971.

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