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NFX 701H

1985 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,747 mi
Last recorded22,747 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Morris Minor 100021,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFX 701H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 22,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 21,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 21,153 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 18,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,927 miles

age cracking to coolant hoses

age cracking to tyres

brake pedal rubber split

brake pipes poorly routed

Fail 13 Sep 2017 16,922 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front and o/s/r (3.5.1k)

age cracking to coolant hoses

age cracking to tyres

brake pedal rubber split

brake pipes poorly routed

Fail 12 Aug 2014 16,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both n/s tyre badley age cracking

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in both front wheel bearings

sump damaged

underside of vehicle undersealed

welding repair to o/s/r inner wing

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2010 16,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

age cracking on all tyres.Heavy in places

n/s parking efficiency low

slight binding on o/s/f brake

some corrosion on floor and chassis sections

welding repairs to rear of vehicle and n/s/f floor

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,685 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 16,781 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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NFX 701H is a 1985 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 21,184 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 NFX 701H, 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 41 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 NFX 701H registered?

NFX 701H is a 1985 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is NFX 701H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFX 701H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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