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TJA 562J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,915 mi
Last recorded72,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 562J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,915 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 71,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 68,417 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 67,585 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,673 miles

under side of car covered in underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,369 miles

under side of car covered in underseal

Pass 15 May 2019 62,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 60,554 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2018 60,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 57,865 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 57,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 56,364 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 56,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 54,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,187 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,187 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 50,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,392 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 47,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 45,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,037 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 44,037 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 43,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 41,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 38,040 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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TJA 562J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TJA 562J, 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 TJA 562J registered?

TJA 562J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 23 April 1971.

Is TJA 562J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJA 562J shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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