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SAK 73J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Cream Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,124 mi
Last recorded56,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAK 73J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 56,124 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 52,495 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 52,495 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,313 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 47,953 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,290 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 40,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,632 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 1,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,037 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,320 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 46,320 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

both rear hubs leaking oil

Fail 15 Oct 2007 45,014 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,499 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SAK 73J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Cream with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SAK 73J, 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 SAK 73J registered?

SAK 73J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 24 February 1971.

Is SAK 73J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAK 73J shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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