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SDO 279J

1999 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,766 mi
Last recorded8,766 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDO 279J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 8,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 7,835 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 7,797 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 7,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 6,662 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 6,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,495 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 5,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 4,979 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 2,368 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 2,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 1,754 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 1,366 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 43,221 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 42,670 miles

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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SDO 279J is a 1999 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDO 279J, 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 27 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SDO 279J registered?

SDO 279J is a 1999 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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