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VAJ 221J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,314 mi
Last recorded81,314 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAJ 221J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,314 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,463 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 80,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 79,893 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,532 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 79,528 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,790 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake service

Fail 23 Jul 2012 76,761 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,597 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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VAJ 221J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VAJ 221J, 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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What year was VAJ 221J registered?

VAJ 221J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is VAJ 221J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAJ 221J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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