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UXC 897J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,901 mi
Last recorded36,901 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXC 897J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,831 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,478 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 34,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,059 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 34,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,654 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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UXC 897J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXC 897J, 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

How do I check the history of UXC 897J?

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What year was UXC 897J registered?

UXC 897J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is UXC 897J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXC 897J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UXC 897J have outstanding finance?

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