MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner tyre wall slightly perished
underbody prescribed areas corroded but not excessive
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner tyre wall slightly perished
underbody prescribed areas corroded but not excessive
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnion (2.5.B.1a)
clutch pedal rubber loose
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
advise nearside rear tyre cracking
advise rear axle leaking
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls and tread
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls and tread
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
fluid leak on both rear back plates
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?
Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OCW 969J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 OCW 969J, 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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What year was OCW 969J registered?
OCW 969J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 8 January 1971.
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