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GUW 514J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,194 mi
Last recorded86,194 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 514J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 86,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 86,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,290 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,098 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,716 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some dampness n/s front back plate {brake}?

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,716 miles

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

some dampness n/s front back plate {brake}?

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,623 miles

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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GUW 514J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 GUW 514J, 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 GUW 514J registered?

GUW 514J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is GUW 514J safe to buy?

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