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VTA 18J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,515 mi
Last recorded43,515 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 18J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,515 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 43,511 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking 2 places (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower trunnion slight slack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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VTA 18J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VTA 18J, 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 VTA 18J registered?

VTA 18J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is VTA 18J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTA 18J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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