MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,993 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for UYJ 597 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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