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UVJ 997J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,707 mi
Last recorded2,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVJ 997J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 2,707 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 1,888 miles

NOTE THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD COCIDERABLE WELDING IN MANY DIFFERENT PLACES ON THE CHASSIS SHOULD BE KEPT IN MIND FOR ATTENTION OF THE MAJOR TYPE FOR SAFETYS SAKE

Fail 3 Apr 2007 1,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

THIS VEHICLE IS NEARING THE END OF ITS LIFE IT HAS HAD CONCIDERABLE AMOUNTS OF WELDING IN NUMEROUS PLACES. SLIGHT PLAYIN N/S O/S TIE RODS AT FRONT

Pass 30 Jan 2006 1,428 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 1,406 miles

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

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

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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UVJ 997J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVJ 997J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UVJ 997J?

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What year was UVJ 997J registered?

UVJ 997J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is UVJ 997J safe to buy?

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