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OJY 583K

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,484 mi
Last recorded70,484 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 583K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 70,484 miles

Vehicle underbody & components heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,405 miles

surface corrosion on body chassis brake and fuel lines

Fail 15 Apr 2016 70,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface corrosion on body chassis brake and fuel lines

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 70,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,347 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 70,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,304 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,977 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,501 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2006 63,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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OJY 583K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OJY 583K, 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 OJY 583K registered?

OJY 583K is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 26 August 1971.

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