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MRN 639J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,670 mi
Last recorded29,670 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRN 639J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 29,670 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 29,149 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 29,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated bolt pulled out of floor (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Mar 2021 29,148 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 25,690 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead/inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

foot brake has long travel

rear brakes only just met efficiency

Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,409 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,556 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,686 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,562 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,899 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fuel Tank Corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2008 20,385 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2007 16,137 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 11,575 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 11,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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MRN 639J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MRN 639J, 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 MRN 639J registered?

MRN 639J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 29 January 1971.

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