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PFJ 53G

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,619 mi
Last recorded15,619 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFJ 53G
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 15,619 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak frome gear box rear end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 15,617 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak frome gear box rear end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 15,574 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 15,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake fluid leaking frome brake

Pass 23 Aug 2019 15,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 15,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,503 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,470 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 11,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front trunion rubbers deteriorated

offside rear light unit damaged but does not show incorrect colour , has been repaired with tape

underside has various welded repairs and has been heavilly undersealed

Fail 7 Jul 2011 11,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front trunion rubbers deteriorated

offside rear light unit damaged but does not show incorrect colour , has been repaired with tape

underside has various welded repairs and has been heavilly undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,548 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside front swivel joint rubbers perished

nearside rear wheel has movement when wheel is pulled outwards

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jul 2010 8,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside front swivel joint rubbers perished

nearside rear wheel has movement when wheel is pulled outwards

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,288 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 6,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 5,716 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 5,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 2,677 miles

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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PFJ 53G is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PFJ 53G, 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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PFJ 53G is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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