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JPB 558K

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,154 mi
Last recorded51,154 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPB 558K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 51,154 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,054 miles

Jacking point Near side loose at rear of Jacking point

Under body covered in underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,346 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 47,346 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 46,265 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 46,265 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 45,805 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 45,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,691 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,047 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,648 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,464 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,835 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 43,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,694 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,650 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,514 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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JPB 558K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 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 JPB 558K, 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 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JPB 558K?

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What year was JPB 558K registered?

JPB 558K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is JPB 558K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPB 558K shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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