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UCF 877J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests32 (14 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

92,035 mi
Last recorded92,035 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCF 877J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 18 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 92,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill holed mot within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,035 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 92,035 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,035 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat missing

Nearside kingpin lower bush slight play

corrosion to n/s x member outside specified area

Fail 5 Oct 2022 92,035 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat missing

Nearside kingpin lower bush slight play

corrosion to n/s x member outside specified area

Fail 5 Jan 2022 92,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin lower bush slight play

Nearside Front seat missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside cross member corroded though

Fail 27 Aug 2019 92,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger passenger seat not fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 91,999 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,945 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 88,936 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper inner wing starting too corrode.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper inner wing starting too corrode.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,201 miles

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

general corrosion and welding repairs have been carried out

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

general corrosion and welding repairs have been carried out

Fail 16 Feb 2015 63,210 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,210 miles

brake pedal travel long?

underside very rusty

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 63,210 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

underside very rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front windscreen wipers not very effective.

general underbody rusting

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge.

rear leaf spring clamps rusted away.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,205 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front windscreen wipers not very effective.

general underbody rusting

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge.

rear leaf spring clamps rusted away.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 62,196 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general underbody rusting

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge

rear leaf spring clamps rusted & fallen off both sides

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,008 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak from diff

slight play rear spring eye bushes

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,008 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak from diff

slight play rear spring eye bushes

Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,114 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

light corrosion on underside of vehicle at rear

n/s front door piller corroded at top

slight play in o/s upper trunion

Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

light corrosion on underside of vehicle at rear

n/s front door piller corroded at top

slight play in o/s upper trunion

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,778 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 45,778 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,350 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,054 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 27,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 26,542 miles

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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UCF 877J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 UCF 877J, 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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UCF 877J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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