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PJT 143K

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 143K
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2024 83,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Dif leaking oil

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,355 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,010 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 76,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 76,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,713 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,187 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,870 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,856 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,842 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear sill repair restricted due to wood panel

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,827 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

underneath of veh coated in undersill

Pass 4 May 2012 71,813 miles

underneath of veh coated in undersill

Pass 30 Apr 2011 71,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,677 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 71,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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PJT 143K is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJT 143K, 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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PJT 143K is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 11 August 1971.

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