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RJO 549J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,543 mi
Last recorded32,543 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 549J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 32,543 miles

all 4 tyres seem to be too wide for the wheel rims

Fail 25 Apr 2017 32,531 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

all 4 tyres seem to be too wide for the wheel rims

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,480 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,503 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,626 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal pivit point worn

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2012 30,594 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal pivit point worn

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,708 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 29,706 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RJO 549J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJO 549J, 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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What year was RJO 549J registered?

RJO 549J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is RJO 549J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJO 549J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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