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UAW 712J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAW 712J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,874 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 50,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,612 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,557 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 49,556 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,505 miles

n.s.f tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,290 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,573 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 46,572 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,894 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 43,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2008 43,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

wood rotting around rear doors.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,386 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 39,537 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch almost within suspension prescribed area

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

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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UAW 712J 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 70.6%.

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 UAW 712J, 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 UAW 712J registered?

UAW 712J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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