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JAW 221E

1998 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,710 mi
Last recorded21,710 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Morris Minor20,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAW 221E
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 21,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 19,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,134 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,490 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 15,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,021 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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JAW 221E is a 1998 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 20,188 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 JAW 221E, 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 28 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JAW 221E registered?

JAW 221E is a 1998 Morris Minor, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is JAW 221E safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAW 221E shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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