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VMB 564J

1971 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,284 mi
Last recorded42,284 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMB 564J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2019 42,284 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear REG PLATE PART COVERED BY BOOT RACK

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,108 miles

aux belt split

Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,099 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aux belt split

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,627 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 27 Aug 2013 40,490 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 40,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,940 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,590 miles

oil leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,993 miles

n/s door difficult to open from outside

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,588 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 22,588 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,575 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s jacking point showing corrosion

rear axle oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2007 20,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2005 20,168 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 20,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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VMB 564J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMB 564J, 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.

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VMB 564J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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