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FJK 199

1959 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,930 mi
Last recorded31,930 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1959 Morris Minor43,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJK 199
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 31,930 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 31,792 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen PRS - done (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 31,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 31,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and covered in grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,345 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 30,325 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,748 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 28,748 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,558 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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FJK 199 is a 1959 Morris Minor in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1959 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 43,307 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJK 199, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 67 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJK 199 registered?

FJK 199 is a 1959 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 June 1959.

Is FJK 199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJK 199 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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