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EYK 912J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,865 mi
Last recorded56,865 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 912J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 56,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 56,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 56,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 55,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 55,336 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,383 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 52,381 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,297 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,670 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,711 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,709 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,068 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,772 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 45,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,084 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 41,037 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 41,037 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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EYK 912J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EYK 912J, 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

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What year was EYK 912J registered?

EYK 912J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 May 1971.

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