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UYJ 597

1971 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,993 mi
Last recorded44,993 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYJ 597
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,993 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 44,992 miles

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,963 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 44,954 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,560 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 44,137 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s & o/s floor & chassis undersealed unable to access condition

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,137 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s & o/s floor & chassis undersealed unable to access condition

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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UYJ 597 is a 1971 Morris Minor in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UYJ 597, 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

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What year was UYJ 597 registered?

UYJ 597 is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is UYJ 597 safe to buy?

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