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RNE 138J

1971 Morris Minor

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,538 mi
Last recorded42,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNE 138J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,538 miles

All tyres worn on their edges

The n/s/r brake back plate has oil on it but the brakes are working well

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,346 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,110 miles

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

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

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

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

The gearbox has a slight oil leak

The rear axle has a small oil leak on the o/s & n/s

Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

front brakes are on the out of balance limit(the n/s is slow)

the rear axle mountings are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,719 miles

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

front brakes are on the outer balance limit

n/s/f top trunnion has slight free play

Pass 29 Jul 2009 403,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,111 miles

front brakes are on the out of balance limit

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,884 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

osr brake low effort

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,677 miles

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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RNE 138J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNE 138J, 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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What year was RNE 138J registered?

RNE 138J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RNE 138J safe to buy?

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