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VFW 747J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,858 mi
Last recorded50,858 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFW 747J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 50,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,407 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 47,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,502 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 43,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,401 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,575 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 31,575 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 26,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,015 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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VFW 747J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFW 747J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFW 747J registered?

VFW 747J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is VFW 747J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFW 747J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFW 747J have outstanding finance?

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