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UUO 251J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,503 mi
Last recorded18,503 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUO 251J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 18,503 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 18,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 17,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,740 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 16,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,373 miles

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

Oil leak

both front seats have slight play but still secure

both front wipers in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2015 16,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

both front seats have slight play but still secure

both front wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S jacking point rusty.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in propshaft rear UJ

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 16,328 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S jacking point rusty.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in propshaft rear UJ

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 16,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,269 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 16,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,125 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 16,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 16,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,933 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 15,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,890 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 251J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UUO 251J, 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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UUO 251J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 22 March 1971.

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