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GJD 221J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,426 mi
Last recorded1,426 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJD 221J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 1,426 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 1,223 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 1,223 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 1,186 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 11,146 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 1,022 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 1,022 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 904 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 904 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010
Fail 12 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 98,922 miles

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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GJD 221J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJD 221J, 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.

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What year was GJD 221J registered?

GJD 221J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is GJD 221J safe to buy?

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