MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,842 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)
slight corrosion to areas of chassis
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
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)
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)
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)
Oil leak
n/s/r back plate damp
slight play detected in steering rack ends
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
nsr shaft seal leaking
park brake requires adjustment
oil leak
slight play in o.s.f steering rack end
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
Oil leak
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
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
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
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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