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SXC 804J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,505 mi
Last recorded10,505 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXC 804J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,505 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,440 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 6,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 4,129 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s centre floor corroding

Fail 24 May 2013 4,129 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s centre floor corroding

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 1,204 miles

brake pedal has some travel

o/s centre floor corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 1,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal has some travel

o/s centre floor corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 97,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F Upper trunion bush worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

O/S/F Wheel binding on.

Fail 10 May 2011 97,096 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play N/S front trunion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 94,595 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 94,276 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 94,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear 'floor to seal' evidenece of body filler (unable to acess properly)

nearside rear tyre tread is staring to get low

offside front 'floor to seal' evidenece of body filler (unable to acess properly)

offside rear 'floor to seal' evidenece of body filler (unable to acess properly)

offside rear suspension perscribed area has a welding repair of a bad quality and unable to see it it has been seam welded

offside rear tyre tread is starting to get low and is bald on the inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,110 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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SXC 804J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXC 804J, 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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What year was SXC 804J registered?

SXC 804J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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