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NBP 29J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,167 mi
Last recorded13,167 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 29J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 13,167 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 13,162 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 12,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,717 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,381 miles

offside rear rubber bumpstop missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 10,958 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

slightly low effort on offside handbrake

Pass 11 Nov 2009 108,007 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 8,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,667 miles

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

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

all suspension rubbers worn

floor pans corroded

inner wheel arches corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2006 5,304 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 5,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 3,791 miles

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

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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NBP 29J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBP 29J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NBP 29J registered?

NBP 29J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is NBP 29J safe to buy?

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