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NPO 585J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 585J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front to back (3.6.B.4d)

Rear axle leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2017 89,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front to back (3.6.B.4d)

Rear axle leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

underside surface corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,551 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

underside surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,833 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 87,830 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,962 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 86,956 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear hub seal damp

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight leak from nearside rear axle seal

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2010 82,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,949 miles

centre cross member corroding on nearside

front suspension eye bolts and bushes worn

nearside front hub bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Aug 2008 77,949 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre cross member corroding on nearside

front suspension eye bolts and bushes worn

nearside front hub bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 73,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 72,391 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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NPO 585J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NPO 585J, 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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NPO 585J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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