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GRT 653J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,155 mi
Last recorded30,155 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRT 653J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 30,155 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 30,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 29,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 29,528 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 28,953 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 28,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,552 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 27,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,234 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,845 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 26,822 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer floors (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,348 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 24,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,988 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,241 miles

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

minor cuts in o/s/front tyre tread

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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GRT 653J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GRT 653J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GRT 653J?

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What year was GRT 653J registered?

GRT 653J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is GRT 653J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRT 653J shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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