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NHN 317E

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,028 mi
Last recorded51,028 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHN 317E
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 51,028 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 494,451 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 494,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,183 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,183 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,316 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 40,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 36,890 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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NHN 317E is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHN 317E, 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 NHN 317E registered?

NHN 317E is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is NHN 317E safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHN 317E shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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