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FVB 697J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,797 mi
Last recorded86,797 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVB 697J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,797 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 86,728 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 85,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,305 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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FVB 697J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVB 697J, 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 FVB 697J registered?

FVB 697J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is FVB 697J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVB 697J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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