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FPJ 409J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,277 mi
Last recorded56,277 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 409J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,877 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 54,855 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour dim (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside shock absorber arm to shocker body securing nut locking pin missing

Pass 3 May 2018 54,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,044 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,013 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,786 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

servicable damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,439 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 52,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FPJ 409J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPJ 409J, 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

How do I check the history of FPJ 409J?

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What year was FPJ 409J registered?

FPJ 409J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 9 June 1971.

Is FPJ 409J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPJ 409J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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