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FVO 973J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,084 mi
Last recorded56,084 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVO 973J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 56,084 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 56,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,716 miles

amount of underbody treatment makes accurate corrosion assesment difficult

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroding

nearside rear chassis corroding adjacent to spring eye mounting

Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,980 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 54,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 54,718 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 54,716 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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