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RBK 552J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,898 mi
Last recorded34,898 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBK 552J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 33,126 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 33,124 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 33,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 33,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,983 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 32,983 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 32,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brakes are binding and should be looked at ASAP

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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RBK 552J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBK 552J, 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

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What year was RBK 552J registered?

RBK 552J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is RBK 552J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBK 552J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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