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FVG 206J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,309 mi
Last recorded23,309 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 206J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,309 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 23,307 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached link (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 21,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 21,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,630 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 19,620 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,514 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 19,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,312 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 19,147 miles

Corrosion developing both sides behind front wheels.

Corrosion developing in front of nearside rear wheel

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,147 miles

Corrosion developing both sides behind front wheels.

Corrosion developing in front of nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 18,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight wear in steering rack at offside

Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,606 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,560 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,939 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,936 miles

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

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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FVG 206J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FVG 206J, 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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What year was FVG 206J registered?

FVG 206J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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