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UAW 960J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,644 mi
Last recorded84,644 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAW 960J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,433 miles

boot floor area corroded but not considered excessive

front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

rear lever arm dampers have a light misting of oil

some roughness felt in offside front wheel bearing

various areas of advanced corrsion

Fail 28 May 2015 82,331 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,927 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear of body corroded and holed

slight rumble felt in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2014 75,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear of body corroded and holed

slight rumble felt in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2013 68,582 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 68,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,654 miles

rear cross member rusty

Pass 26 May 2010 56,834 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 56,834 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 55,414 miles

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

near side chassis leg split at gearbox rear mount

Fail 27 May 2009 55,413 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

near side chassis leg split at gearbox rear mount

Pass 20 May 2008 51,813 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 51,813 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 49,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 49,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,755 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 46,748 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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 960J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 960J, 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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UAW 960J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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