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NPX 918J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 918J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,668 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking above rear axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,110 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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NPX 918J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPX 918J, 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 NPX 918J registered?

NPX 918J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is NPX 918J safe to buy?

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