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FPB 121J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,203 mi
Last recorded39,203 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPB 121J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,203 miles

all leaf spring bushes heavily perished

both rear shock absorber bushes heavily perished

Fail 27 May 2014 39,201 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all leaf spring bushes heavily perished

both rear shock bushes heavily perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,134 miles

almost all suspension bushes perished

Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,122 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

almost all suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,007 miles

corossion on chassis near suspenion mounts but not excessive

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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FPB 121J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,000cc 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 FPB 121J, 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 FPB 121J registered?

FPB 121J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is FPB 121J safe to buy?

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