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FMW 105J

1981 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

12,656 mi
Last recorded12,656 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor30,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 105J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 12,656 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 12,655 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,355 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 12,355 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,688 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 10,115 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 10,115 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 9,471 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 9,461 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 8,737 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 8,737 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 8,218 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 8,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 6,921 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 6,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 6,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 5,725 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 5,714 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FMW 105J is a 1981 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 30,847 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMW 105J, 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 45 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FMW 105J is a 1981 Morris Minor, first registered on 22 January 1981.

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