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FYN 796J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,838 mi
Last recorded46,838 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYN 796J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,838 miles

All wheels have hub caps fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot compartment (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion near & offside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 46,837 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

All wheels have hub caps fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot compartment (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion near & offside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,493 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 46,473 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 46,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,477 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR WINDSCREEN MISSING

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,116 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,816 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,947 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,730 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 26,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 796J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Multi-colour with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 796J, 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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FYN 796J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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