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GME 552J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,284 mi
Last recorded65,284 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGME 552J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,203 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,203 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,033 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,275 miles

travel in handbrake lever,recommend attention

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,260 miles

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

offside front suspension bump stop missing

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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GME 552J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GME 552J, 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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What year was GME 552J registered?

GME 552J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 10 June 1971.

Is GME 552J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GME 552J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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