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GYG 975J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,990 mi
Last recorded37,990 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYG 975J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,971 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,233 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,448 miles

slight play in f/o/s top and bottom trunnions

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,466 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 33,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,339 miles

advise both rear bearings slightly noisy

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,217 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight wear in f/n/s lower trunnion

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,140 miles

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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GYG 975J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green 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 GYG 975J, 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 GYG 975J registered?

GYG 975J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 5 January 1971.

Is GYG 975J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYG 975J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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