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VBF 29J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,827 mi
Last recorded53,827 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBF 29J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,827 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 53,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis box-section near tie-rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Localised area on lower face of chassis box-section near tie-rod mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,090 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 53,090 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat insecure Bolts not fully tightened (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,039 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 53,038 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,909 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 52,728 miles

Offside front and also offside rear rubber "bump-stops" missing.

Pass 28 May 2012 52,529 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 52,401 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 52,400 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,844 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise corrosion in non prescribed areas

advise filler along chassis rail hard cannot see under

Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,756 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen washers displaying intermittent fault but working correctly at time of test,

Pass 1 Feb 2006 51,706 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 51,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VBF 29J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBF 29J, 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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VBF 29J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 8 January 1971.

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