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LSJ 354

1979 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,475 mi
Last recorded87,475 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 Morris Minor 100053,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSJ 354
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,475 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 87,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 87,456 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 85,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 84,673 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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LSJ 354 is a 1979 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,548 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 LSJ 354, 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 47 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LSJ 354 registered?

LSJ 354 is a 1979 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is LSJ 354 safe to buy?

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