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KEP 389J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,344 mi
Last recorded70,344 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEP 389J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,344 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 70,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,444 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,408 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,408 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,408 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,408 miles

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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KEP 389J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Brown 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 KEP 389J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEP 389J registered?

KEP 389J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is KEP 389J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEP 389J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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