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OCO 176J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,378 mi
Last recorded32,378 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCO 176J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,378 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 32,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 31,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,941 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,928 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,870 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,939 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,353 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 27,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight play offside front lower trunnion

Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,484 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 26,481 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,246 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 26,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,845 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,301 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 25,298 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

offside tyre has age cracks

Fail 5 Sep 2006 25,290 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 25,036 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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OCO 176J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OCO 176J, 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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OCO 176J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 21 April 1971.

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