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JRT 588K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,716 mi
Last recorded57,716 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRT 588K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,716 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,716 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,695 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 57,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,934 miles

Emissions/Smoke test only,OK.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S & N/S jacking points rusted

Fail 8 Aug 2014 76,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emissions/Smoke test only,OK.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S & N/S jacking points rusted

Slight brake bind from o/s/f

Pass 3 May 2013 76,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre puncture/nail in tread

O/S & N/S jacking points rusted

Fail 18 Apr 2013 76,806 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S & O/S jacking points rusted away

N/S/F tyre nail in tyre/punctured???

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,487 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,505 miles

O/S/F N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres Starting To Perish & Crack.

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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JRT 588K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JRT 588K, 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 JRT 588K registered?

JRT 588K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is JRT 588K safe to buy?

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