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JAN 742K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,102 mi
Last recorded50,102 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 742K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,102 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,943 miles

Both rear inner w/arches getting corroded at top areas along seams (esp O/S/R, small hole starting, NOT fail limit at time of test)

N/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,822 miles

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread in places

N/S/F brake binding on slightly

O/S/R inner w/arch top area along seam, getting abit corroded

Service brake efficiency getting abit low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,680 miles

Appears to be slight clutch judder when pulling away

N/S/F chassis area around lower suspension arm mount, getting abit corroded slightly

Rear inner w/arch areas abit corroded along seams, in places

Slight surface corrosion at rear end floor pan area underneath spare tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,511 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,449 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,446 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has excessive travel. The travel occurs intermittantly.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,327 miles

Both rear inner w/arch areas along outer wing fixing seams, getting abit corroded in places

N/S/F chassis area around susp/arm mount getting abit corroded

Rear end exhaust rubber mount broken off (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,222 miles

O/S/R shock absorber leaking slightly (Abit damp)

P/Brake efficiency low

Slight corrosion at O/S floor pan edge/sill edge at jacking point area

Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,221 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R shock absorber leaking slightly (Abit damp)

P/Brake efficiency low

Slight corrosion at O/S floor pan edge/sill edge at jacking point area

Fail 3 Aug 2009 49,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

indicator stalk slow to flash when operated mainly to the offside

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,094 miles

indicator stalk slow to flash when operated mainly to the offside

Fail 1 Jun 2009 49,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust hitting chassis

indicators slow to flash when first tested

misfire on engine when revved

nearside rear brake slightly binding

wing mirrors glass detteriated both sides

Pass 23 Jun 2007 48,919 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 48,919 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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JAN 742K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JAN 742K, 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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JAN 742K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 13 September 1971.

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