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NBP 302J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,587 mi
Last recorded75,587 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 302J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,587 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking/perished

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,139 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,127 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,549 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2015 74,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,832 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,080 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside front top kingpin bush slighty deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,079 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 73,078 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 73,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,769 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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NBP 302J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NBP 302J, 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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NBP 302J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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