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NOO 170J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

37,280 mi
Last recorded37,280 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOO 170J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 37,280 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Central Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CROSS MEMBER (6.1.A.1)

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort EXCESS TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,072 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak from axel

large amount of welded repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2017 37,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole caused by corrosion near suspension mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear oil leak from axel

large amount of welded repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,885 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,885 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 12 Jan 2016 35,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by top suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by rear spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by tie bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leaks

nearside floor corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,840 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 35,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,734 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 35,734 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 35,561 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,375 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 34,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,919 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 33,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,182 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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NOO 170J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NOO 170J, 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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NOO 170J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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