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MPX 701J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,894 mi
Last recorded81,894 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPX 701J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,894 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 81,894 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,781 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 80,946 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 80,940 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,673 miles

both door sills corroded

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

whole underside of vehicle corroded/ undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,354 miles

both door sills slightly corroded

whole underbody of vehicle corroded/undersealed

Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145 80 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both door sills slightly corroded

whole underbody of vehicle corroded/undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mountings showing deterioration

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel hoses showing deterioration

rear inner wheel arches showing corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,736 miles

all welding repairs undersealed

Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides stabilizer arms (2.4.G.2)

all welding repairs undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,087 miles

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

Offside parking brake lazy

underside car underseald

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,076 miles

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

all wellding repairs underseald

Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,073 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all wallding repairs underseald

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,633 miles

front brake aplication

front tyres worn inner edge

underside car undersealed

Pass 24 Dec 2012 68,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front top trunion bushes deteriorated

o/s/f wheel noisy

underside car welded corroded undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,964 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front top trunion rubber dirt protectors deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2012 65,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front top trunion rubber dirt protectors deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,861 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,790 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 59,789 miles

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

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

both front floors rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,878 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 56,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,807 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 52,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,305 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,343 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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MPX 701J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPX 701J, 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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MPX 701J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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