CarVerify

Free Car Check

VUR 263J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,847 mi
Last recorded7,847 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 263J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 7,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 7,823 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 7,708 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 7,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 7,614 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 7,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 7,402 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 7,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 6,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 6,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 6,393 miles

Exhaust centre section mounting strap broken

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 6,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 5,985 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 5,719 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 5,718 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,906 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 4,464 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 4,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 3,939 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
Full Morris Minor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VUR 263J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUR 263J, 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

How do I check the history of VUR 263J?

You can check the full history of VUR 263J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VUR 263J registered?

VUR 263J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is VUR 263J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUR 263J shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUR 263J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VUR 263J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.