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SJA 243J

1971 Morris Minor

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,420 mi
Last recorded86,420 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 243J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,420 miles

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

O/S/F tyre cracked across tread.

Offside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 79,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 78,659 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 78,659 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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SJA 243J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJA 243J, 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 SJA 243J registered?

SJA 243J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 6 January 1971.

Is SJA 243J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJA 243J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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