MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,084 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Underside undersealed/greased
both rear brakes binding slightly
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Underside undersealed/greased
both rear brakes binding slightly
amount of underbody treatment makes accurate corrosion assesment difficult
nearside front brake hose ferrule corroding
nearside rear chassis corroding adjacent to spring eye mounting
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
155/ 14 tyres on front 145/14 tyres on rear
extensive repairs done underside
rust on front suspention
suspention bushes deteriated on both lower suspention armes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
surface rust on brake pipes
surface rust on under side
underside rusty car has been stood
How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?
Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FVO 973J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FVO 973J, 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 FVO 973J registered?
FVO 973J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 14 May 1971.
Is FVO 973J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVO 973J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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