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MHK 615J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Purple Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,493 mi
Last recorded58,493 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHK 615J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 58,493 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 58,493 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 55,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 53,246 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 53,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,988 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 49,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg split and flexing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,911 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,403 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 45,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer oil leaking from brake back plate needs attention

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,521 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,148 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,758 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 28,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,054 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2011 15,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

osr axle oil

Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 12,774 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 12,774 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 11,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 97,144 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 97,144 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 784 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 784 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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MHK 615J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Purple with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MHK 615J, 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.

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MHK 615J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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