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VAW 556J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,447 mi
Last recorded5,447 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 556J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 5,447 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 5,361 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 4,779 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 4,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 4,115 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 3,765 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 3,724 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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Pass 3 May 2011 3,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 3,105 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 2,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 2,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 1,230 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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VAW 556J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VAW 556J, 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 VAW 556J?

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What year was VAW 556J registered?

VAW 556J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is VAW 556J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAW 556J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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