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NCJ 858

1955 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

2,178 mi
Last recorded2,178 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1955 Morris Minor 100032,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCJ 858
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 2,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 1,287 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush on limit? (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside wiper blade smearing and wiper arm spring weak?

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush a bit (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracking a lot on walls

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion back member (6.1.B.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside on limit (2.4.G.2)

battery a bit loose

engine burning oil

tyre sizes different front to rear but same on axles

Fail 20 Jun 2016 205 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides offside started working after been tapped (1.7.5a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly have to push up (1.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush on limit? (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp cylinder may be leaking?

Nearside wiper blade smearing and wiper arm spring weak?

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush a bit (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracking a lot on walls

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion back member (6.1.B.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside on limit (2.4.G.2)

battery a bit loose

tyre sizes different front to rear but same on axles

Pass 23 Jun 2015 197 miles

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

battery abit loose

both rear tyres rubber cracking inner walls

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front wheel bearing abit of noise?

nearside rear axle abit of oil leaking traces bottom of drum

offside front king pin top and bottom joints have play nearside front top joint play

Fail 17 Jun 2015 197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery abit loose

both rear tyres rubber cracking inner walls

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front wheel bearing abit of noise?

nearside rear axle abit of oil leaking traces bottom of drum

offside front king pin top and bottom joints have play nearside front top joint play

Pass 1 Jul 2014 192 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 1,579 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 1,579 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 168 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 1,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 80 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 80 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 11 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 11 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NCJ 858 is a 1955 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1955 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 32,534 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 NCJ 858, 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 71 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NCJ 858 is a 1955 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 November 1955.

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