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VPP 49J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,449 mi
Last recorded21,449 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 49J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 21,449 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 21,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 21,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 20,890 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 20,719 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 20,719 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 20,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively

Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 20,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,718 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,698 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,302 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,139 miles

coolant radiator deteriorating

slight perishing of o/s rear tyre on inside edge

slight play in n/s front lower suspension bush

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,890 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,308 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,512 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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VPP 49J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPP 49J, 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 VPP 49J registered?

VPP 49J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is VPP 49J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPP 49J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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