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FHM 378J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,426 mi
Last recorded54,426 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHM 378J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 54,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,910 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,034 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,707 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 51,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,253 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 51,146 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 27 May 2015 50,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 50,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,641 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 50,583 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 50,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 50,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 49,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,543 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 47,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 47,548 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,038 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,020 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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FHM 378J 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 76.9%.

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 FHM 378J, 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 FHM 378J?

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What year was FHM 378J registered?

FHM 378J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 22 March 1971.

Is FHM 378J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHM 378J shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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