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SBK 9J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,327 mi
Last recorded7,327 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBK 9J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 7,327 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Mar 2020 6,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff. location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 63,239 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 's (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff. location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 5,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive [engine and rear diff.] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 5,431 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 5,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing trunnion (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 5,088 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 5,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 2,078 miles

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

most welding repairs inside cab

Fail 7 May 2010 20,663 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion around vehicle

o/s mirror cracked

slight play in steering column

slight play to n/s steering

some areas of advisable corrosion marked around vehicle from previous mot

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various corroded holes around vehicle body but on a vehicle with a bolt on to chassis body

various suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 8 Apr 2009 1,763 miles

both front engine mounts perished

corrossion stsrting offside rear chissis mount

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear bump stop plate corroded

offside + nearside front floorpanels corroded

offside +nearside rear shackle bushes perished

offside rear brake slightly binding

various rusting areas on vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2009 1,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front engine mounts perished

corrossion stsrting offside rear chissis mount

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear bump stop plate corroded

offside + nearside front floorpanels corroded

offside +nearside rear shackle bushes perished

offside rear brake slightly binding

various rusting areas on vehicle

Pass 6 May 2008 1,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r suspension bumpstop plate rusted out

o/s engine mounting plate weak

various rusting areas on vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2008 1,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r suspension bumpstop plate rusted out

o/s engine mounting plate weak

various rusting areas on vehicle

Pass 4 May 2007 1,137 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chassis corroded

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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SBK 9J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SBK 9J, 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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SBK 9J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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