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FMX 314J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,958 mi
Last recorded54,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMX 314J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight brake bind on rear wheels (lack of use)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 54,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight brake bind on rear wheels (lack of use)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,955 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,940 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 54,928 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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FMX 314J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMX 314J, 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 FMX 314J registered?

FMX 314J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is FMX 314J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMX 314J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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