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TJA 753J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,697 mi
Last recorded68,697 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 753J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 68,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 67,289 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 65,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 65,190 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 65,190 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 64,316 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 64,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,041 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,813 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 46,813 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,153 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,066 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,234 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,746 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 25,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 20,297 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 753J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 753J, 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 TJA 753J registered?

TJA 753J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 April 1971.

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