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UUF 671J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

4,452 mi
Last recorded4,452 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUF 671J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 4,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 2,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 2,591 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 2,591 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 2,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 548 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 548 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,172 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing is slightly rough

n/s/r brake back plate damp with fluid/oil

Fail 11 Feb 2014 99,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

n/s/r brake back plate damp with oil/fluid

Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,605 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,992 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 97,917 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 92,812 miles

offside inner wing area corroding heavily

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,993 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 88,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear brake back plate wet with oil outside

Pass 4 Aug 2008 84,352 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 84,159 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,455 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 79,450 miles

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

1)offside upper trunion to shock mounting bush slight play †2)nearside front wheel bearing slight noise †3)nearside rear drum wet on backplate with oil

Pass 11 May 2006 74,207 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 74,206 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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UUF 671J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UUF 671J, 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 UUF 671J registered?

UUF 671J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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