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JHF 854J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

11,592 mi
Last recorded11,592 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHF 854J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 11,592 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 11,554 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

offside and nearside rear brake pipes chafing on axle

long front to rear brake pipe chafing in to places

nearside front brake pipe hanging low to the floor

Pass 3 Apr 2018 11,212 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 11,209 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 9,889 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 9,182 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 9,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 7,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 6,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 4,972 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 3,077 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 3,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

main beam dip switch not accessable with foot as required due to fitment of radio

Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 2,509 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 2,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2007 2,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 1,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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JHF 854J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JHF 854J, 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 JHF 854J registered?

JHF 854J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 3 June 1971.

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