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FYM 405J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,313 mi
Last recorded47,313 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYM 405J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,313 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 47,313 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,925 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 43,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,099 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,478 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 4,109 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,350 miles

nearside and offside rear suspenion bushes slightly worn

Fail 13 Jul 2009 40,350 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear suspenion bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,443 miles

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

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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FYM 405J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYM 405J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYM 405J registered?

FYM 405J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 10 February 1971.

Is FYM 405J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYM 405J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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