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UCD 391J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,629 mi
Last recorded69,629 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCD 391J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,629 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 69,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,194 miles

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

Nearside Front STEERING ARM GAITOR TORN

Fail 13 Oct 2016 69,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AT SPRING HANGER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AT SPRING HANGER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front STEERING ARM GAITOR TORN

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,463 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 68,459 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,075 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 68,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,535 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 66,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,068 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,397 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,500 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 64,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,498 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 64,490 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 64,490 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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UCD 391J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UCD 391J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UCD 391J registered?

UCD 391J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 22 January 1971.

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