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RTM 153J

1971 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,141 mi
Last recorded61,141 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTM 153J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 61,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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RTM 153J is a 1971 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RTM 153J, 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 RTM 153J registered?

RTM 153J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is RTM 153J safe to buy?

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