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NFM 730J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,962 mi
Last recorded40,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFM 730J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,850 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 40,757 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 40,744 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 40,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,256 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 40,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 39,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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NFM 730J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NFM 730J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NFM 730J registered?

NFM 730J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 25 June 1971.

Is NFM 730J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFM 730J shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NFM 730J have outstanding finance?

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