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GLB 409J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 409J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 99,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 98,525 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 98,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 93,220 miles

Underbody coated in sealant

Fail 22 Apr 2020 93,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody coated in sealant

Fail 11 Mar 2020 93,212 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working and rear/all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,432 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,175 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Deteriating

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 90,175 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Deteriating

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,260 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 89,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,069 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,368 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 85,368 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,531 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,176 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,175 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,818 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nsr tyre perrishing

slight play track rod ends n/s & o/s

Fail 29 Sep 2010 80,817 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nsr tyre perrishing

slight play track rod ends n/s & o/s

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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GLB 409J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GLB 409J, 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 GLB 409J registered?

GLB 409J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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