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MPU 872J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,559 mi
Last recorded95,559 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPU 872J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,559 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside surface rust around inner cill .

Rear Oil leak rear diff. ()

Rear both rear leaf springs are rusty, but are still in a serviceable condition.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,350 miles

front suspension arms, bushes deteriated

Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,096 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,960 miles

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,761 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 94,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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MPU 872J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPU 872J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MPU 872J?

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What year was MPU 872J registered?

MPU 872J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is MPU 872J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPU 872J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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