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MFF 156J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,332 mi
Last recorded91,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFF 156J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,095 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,415 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2012 88,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,552 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,456 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,096 miles

Rear brake efforts low. Clutch juddering severly.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,845 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 87,845 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 87,639 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 87,509 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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MFF 156J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFF 156J, 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 MFF 156J registered?

MFF 156J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is MFF 156J safe to buy?

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