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TUX 70J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,950 mi
Last recorded23,950 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUX 70J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 23,950 miles

Nearside Rear Axle to back plate has a slight weep of oil

Nearside Rear Shackle bushes slightly perished but no play

Offside Rear shackle bushes slightly perished but no play

Fail 19 Sep 2025 23,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle to back plate has a slight weep of oil

Nearside Rear Shackle bushes slightly perished but no play

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

Offside Rear shackle bushes slightly perished but no play

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 22,727 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 22,727 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 21,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 20,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play Still has slight play after adjustment,new bearing required for next test (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Hub seal weeping outwardly

Fail 16 Nov 2017 20,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hub seal weeping outwardly

Pass 9 Dec 2016 19,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,860 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (5.2.6)

Welding repairs

nearside front wheel slightly rough

underside of car is heavily undersealed

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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TUX 70J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 TUX 70J, 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 TUX 70J?

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What year was TUX 70J registered?

TUX 70J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is TUX 70J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUX 70J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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