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UUO 248J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,038 mi
Last recorded59,038 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUO 248J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,250 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 57,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 56,471 miles

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,763 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,153 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres age cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,971 miles

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

all tyres age cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,772 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres age cracking

o/s steering gaitor slightly split arm end

Fail 26 Apr 2008 53,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

all tyres age cracking

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all tyres age cracking

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,390 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,273 miles

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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UUO 248J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUO 248J, 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 UUO 248J registered?

UUO 248J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 30 July 1971.

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