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RRV 531J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,002 mi
Last recorded60,002 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRV 531J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,002 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 60,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,472 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,181 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,062 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 59,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 58,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,544 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,896 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,896 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 53,333 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 49,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside parking brake needs adjustment

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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RRV 531J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RRV 531J, 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 RRV 531J registered?

RRV 531J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is RRV 531J safe to buy?

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