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ERR 501J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,982 mi
Last recorded21,982 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERR 501J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 21,982 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 21,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 21,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,049 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 20,049 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 18,787 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 17,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 10 Feb 2016 17,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 16,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox tie cable bracket loose

Pass 5 Feb 2015 14,155 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear axel

Pass 22 Jan 2014 13,185 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front lower trunnion dust cover deterioated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 12,826 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 12,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,917 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leaks from engine , gearbox and rear axle

Pass 1 Feb 2011 10,295 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 9,578 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 91,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 91,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,057 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,210 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 7,161 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 501J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ERR 501J, 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 501J registered?

ERR 501J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is ERR 501J safe to buy?

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