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VNT 691J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,855 mi
Last recorded43,855 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNT 691J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,855 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,791 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,742 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 May 2009 41,132 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 41,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,800 miles

GEAR BOX MOUTING BOLTS MISSING

WATER LEAK

Fail 4 Jun 2008 40,798 miles

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

GEAR BOX MOUTING BOLTS MISSING

WATER LEAK

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,049 miles

Brake System Needs Overhaul

Pass 9 May 2006 39,917 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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VNT 691J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNT 691J, 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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What year was VNT 691J registered?

VNT 691J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VNT 691J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNT 691J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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