MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Tie bar bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Tie bar bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear exhaust mount coming loose.
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Morris Minor?
Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.
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LSY 981J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LSY 981J, 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.
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What year was LSY 981J registered?
LSY 981J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 June 1971.
Is LSY 981J safe to buy?
The MOT history for LSY 981J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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