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OVV 378J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,842 mi
Last recorded56,842 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 378J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,842 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,458 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,475 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,658 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 54,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,704 miles

slight corrosion to areas of chassis

Fail 16 Nov 2016 53,704 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking coming from fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to areas of chassis

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,985 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 51,984 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,449 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front bump stop missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,443 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front bump stop missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,329 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 50,492 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r back plate damp

slight play detected in steering rack ends

Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,472 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

n/s/r back plate damp

slight play detected in steering rack ends

Pass 8 May 2010 49,591 miles

nsr shaft seal leaking

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 1 May 2009 483,056 miles

oil leak

slight play in o.s.f steering rack end

Fail 25 Apr 2009 48,287 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

slight play in o.s.f steering rack end

Pass 2 May 2008 47,023 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2008 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2007 44,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

gearbox crossmember cracked

rear no plate delaminating & n/s/r back plate damp

Fail 21 Apr 2007 43,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake back plate damp

rear no plate delaminating

gearbox crossmember cracked

Pass 5 May 2006 35,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2006 35,099 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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OVV 378J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVV 378J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OVV 378J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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