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PXA 949J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,043 mi
Last recorded8,043 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXA 949J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 8,043 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

advise vehicle underside has many welded areas and is heavily undersealed,although thre is corrosion present none appears to be excessive

Fail 24 May 2007 8,021 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

advise vehicle underside has many welded areas and is heavily undersealed,although there is corrosion present none appears to be excessive

Pass 31 May 2006 7,765 miles

advise vehicle front x member becoming corroded

advise vehicle underside has many patches and is heavily undersealed,vehicle appears adequately †repaired at this moment

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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PXA 949J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXA 949J, 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

How do I check the history of PXA 949J?

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What year was PXA 949J registered?

PXA 949J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is PXA 949J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXA 949J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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