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GPA 158J

1971 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,326 mi
Last recorded14,326 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPA 158J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 14,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 13,687 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,756 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 9,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,776 miles

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,426 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 6,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,090 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 5,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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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GPA 158J is a 1971 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPA 158J, 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 GPA 158J registered?

GPA 158J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is GPA 158J safe to buy?

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