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FPJ 473J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,418 mi
Last recorded40,418 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 473J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 40,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 40,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 39,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,609 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,493 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,327 miles

Hazard warning switch only operating offside indicators

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,392 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,572 miles

rust in offside front wing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rust in offside front wing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rust in offside front wing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,624 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 25,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 473J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 473J, 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 FPJ 473J registered?

FPJ 473J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is FPJ 473J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPJ 473J shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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