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HWT 405J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,999 mi
Last recorded81,999 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWT 405J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 81,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to centre chassis crossmember

heavy corrosion to offside front floor/inner sill/front inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear boot floor

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,999 miles

Middle exhaust mounting broken

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front door sill, floor panel corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,999 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front outer floor pan corroded

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 81,999 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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HWT 405J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWT 405J, 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 HWT 405J registered?

HWT 405J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is HWT 405J safe to buy?

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