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GVO 170J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,034 mi
Last recorded50,034 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 170J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 50,034 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,493 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,133 miles

Offside brake binding

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,797 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,898 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,972 miles

both rear tyre valves poor condition

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,767 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,955 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 2.0mm

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering rack on the nearside

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,065 miles

all front suspension bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,064 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

all front suspension bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side of steering rack worn

near side front door shut cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2008 34,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front floor rust holed

near side of steering rack worn

near side front door shut cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,272 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 31,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side steering rack gaitor starting to show signs of spliting

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,770 miles

off side steering rack gaitor starting to show signs of spliting

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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GVO 170J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GVO 170J, 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 GVO 170J registered?

GVO 170J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is GVO 170J safe to buy?

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