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FYN 792J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,322 mi
Last recorded78,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYN 792J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 78,322 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,840 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,702 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,895 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,527 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 74,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 73,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers poor

Fail 24 Aug 2018 73,355 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,718 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 70,705 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,339 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,762 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,883 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,696 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,955 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,059 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 60,883 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 60,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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FYN 792J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FYN 792J, 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

How do I check the history of FYN 792J?

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What year was FYN 792J registered?

FYN 792J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is FYN 792J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYN 792J shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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