MOT Status
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81,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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))
both door sills corroded
both front tyres wearing thin on edges
whole underside of vehicle corroded/ undersealed
both door sills slightly corroded
whole underbody of vehicle corroded/undersealed
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
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
all welding repairs undersealed
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
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside parking brake lazy
underside car underseald
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
all wellding repairs underseald
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
front brake aplication
front tyres worn inner edge
underside car undersealed
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?
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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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What year was MPX 701J registered?
MPX 701J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 June 1971.
Is MPX 701J safe to buy?
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