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SDX 263J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,260 mi
Last recorded39,260 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDX 263J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,260 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 39,260 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,934 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some corrosion on bootwell floor

Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some corrosion on bootwell floor

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,197 miles

engine smokeing slightly on idle

rear suspension corrosion apparent

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,951 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,490 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,663 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,241 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 31,659 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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SDX 263J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SDX 263J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDX 263J registered?

SDX 263J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is SDX 263J safe to buy?

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