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FPA 966J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,093 mi
Last recorded37,093 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPA 966J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,093 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,567 miles

low effort on offside parking brake

Fail 9 Apr 2019 35,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

low effort on offside parking brake

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,153 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2017 34,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FPA 966J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 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 FPA 966J, 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 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPA 966J registered?

FPA 966J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is FPA 966J safe to buy?

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