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TKV 836J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

2,606 mi
Last recorded2,606 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKV 836J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 2,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 2,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 23,421 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 20,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 43 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 98,908 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 98,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,478 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,234 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,166 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 98,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 98,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 97,981 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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TKV 836J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TKV 836J, 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

How do I check the history of TKV 836J?

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What year was TKV 836J registered?

TKV 836J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is TKV 836J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKV 836J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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