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TJA 679J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

54,687 mi
Last recorded54,687 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 679J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 54,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive CARB AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,786 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,778 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 49,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,931 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 48,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 47,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 47,439 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,896 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,819 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,814 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and Offside rear backplates oil soaked

Fail 18 Jul 2013 42,787 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and Offside rear backplates oil soaked

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,291 miles

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

offside rear brake backplate oil soaked

Fail 23 Aug 2012 41,291 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

offside rear brake backplate oil soaked

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,274 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 39,274 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 37,491 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,113 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,112 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,794 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 34,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,699 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 33,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under side of car is covered with thick under sill

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,122 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 33,121 miles

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

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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TJA 679J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJA 679J, 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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TJA 679J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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