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FUV 526J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,854 mi
Last recorded17,854 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUV 526J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 17,854 miles

offside front lower outer sill corroded, not affecting structural strength

Pass 9 Oct 2024 17,781 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 17,716 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 17,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 17,526 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 17,519 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 17,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 17,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush link rod (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 17,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,285 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,527 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,840 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 14,840 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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FUV 526J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FUV 526J, 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 FUV 526J registered?

FUV 526J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FUV 526J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUV 526J shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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