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STL 854J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,246 mi
Last recorded63,246 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTL 854J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,246 miles

Chassis covered in thick under seal appears ok

Fail 12 Oct 2017 63,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Chassis covered in thick under seal appears ok

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,172 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,006 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres slight runout

Fail 30 Jul 2014 63,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres slight runout

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,933 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,578 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,250 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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STL 854J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 STL 854J, 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 STL 854J registered?

STL 854J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is STL 854J safe to buy?

The MOT history for STL 854J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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