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VED 626J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,385 mi
Last recorded85,385 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVED 626J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,895 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jul 2017 82,892 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,832 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (2.4.A.3)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed in boot (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed cross member (1.9.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking to tank (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B post / sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill cover (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B post / sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill cover (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,052 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 81,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shackle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,621 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,298 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,234 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,089 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,569 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,899 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 73,898 miles

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

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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VED 626J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VED 626J, 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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VED 626J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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