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VVP 404J

1971 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,913 mi
Last recorded33,913 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVP 404J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 33,913 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 33,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,874 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion 3 patches (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Jun 2017 33,874 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion 3 patches (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,869 miles

horn intermitantly n/w

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,760 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 33,760 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,516 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 333,338 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 33,334 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,853 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S Front balljoint rubber worn

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,580 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,580 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,256 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,641 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,633 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
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VVP 404J is a 1971 Morris Minor in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VVP 404J, 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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What year was VVP 404J registered?

VVP 404J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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