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FUV 575J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216 mi
Last recorded216 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUV 575J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 216 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubbing on fuel tank. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 29,267 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,150 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers wing mirror

rear service brake balances and hand brake performance

rear suspenison bump stops

Fail 15 Jun 2015 29,150 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers wing mirror

rear service brake balances and hand brake performance

rear suspenison bump stops

Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,092 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers wing mirror

o/s rear bump stop suspension

rear seats down

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,985 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside eye bolt bushes starting to peris

slight oil leak nearside and offside rear hubs

Fail 24 Jun 2013 28,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside eye bolt bushes starting to peris

slight oil leak nearside and offside rear hubs

Fail 21 Jun 2013 28,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,851 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 27,816 miles

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2011 26,688 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 26,658 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

off side rear tyre cracking in the tread......

Pass 12 May 2010 25,838 miles

n/s/rear service just in limets & parking brake

Fail 12 May 2010 25,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/rear service just in limets & parking brake

Pass 29 May 2009 24,946 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 24,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,795 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 575J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 575J, 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.

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FUV 575J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 5 March 1971.

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