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KSJ 157

1998 Morris Minor 1000

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,687 mi
Last recorded71,687 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSJ 157
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 71,666 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 71,634 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 71,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,591 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,582 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 71,581 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 71,571 miles

front chassis legs slight corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2019 71,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,545 miles

Front chassis rails slight corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,525 miles

front chassis rails slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,501 miles

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

front chassis rails slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,492 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 71,492 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,466 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,415 miles

slight corrosion nearside front chassis rail near torsion bar

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,406 miles

rear tyres getting close to legal limits

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,180 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,254 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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KSJ 157 is a 1998 Morris Minor 1000 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KSJ 157, 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 28 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KSJ 157 registered?

KSJ 157 is a 1998 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is KSJ 157 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSJ 157 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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