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FNP 891J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,305 mi
Last recorded42,305 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 891J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 42,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 40,562 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,167 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 38,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,117 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 36,101 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 34,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 33,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,861 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,261 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,428 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,649 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 21,643 miles

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,906 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 19,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,039 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 9,608 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 3,900 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 3,900 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,498 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 6,727 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 6,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 643 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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FNP 891J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon 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 FNP 891J, 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 FNP 891J registered?

FNP 891J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 22 February 1971.

Is FNP 891J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 891J 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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