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OEW 211J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

17,585 mi
Last recorded17,585 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEW 211J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 17,585 miles

Offside Handbrake reading is low on the offside

Slight corrosion in the nearside sill area

Fail 15 Sep 2025 17,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached securing bolts are loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability securing bolts are loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handbrake reading is low on the offside

Slight corrosion in the nearside sill area

Pass 23 Sep 2024 16,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 15,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 15,183 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure fouling also of rear brake compensator (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged brake line crushed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 14,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( outer sill / floor joint ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front suspension lower trunnion securing nut not on fully

Pass 8 Sep 2021 13,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 12,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 12,244 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 12,236 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 11,848 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 11,820 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 11,096 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 110,969 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 9,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 9,518 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Stub axle mounting bolt (3.5.1l)

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

Wiper arm operation incorrect allowing parked wiper to obstruct drivers view.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,491 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 9,489 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,413 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 9,412 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,697 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 7,285 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 7,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 5,060 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 5,060 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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OEW 211J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 OEW 211J, 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 OEW 211J registered?

OEW 211J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is OEW 211J safe to buy?

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