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JGH 161K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,996 mi
Last recorded74,996 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 161K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,996 miles

Nearside Front the welding on the inner chassis leg is only just up to standard

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 73,217 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 73,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,904 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly with flat spots

Fail 4 Sep 2019 72,892 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres deteriorated worn unevenly with flat spots

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,351 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn near the limit

o/s/f tyre wall is slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,761 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f bottom trunnions worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 440,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JGH 161K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JGH 161K, 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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JGH 161K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 August 1971.

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