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WBE 371J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBE 371J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,223 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

engine slightly smokey on tickover

exhaust has slight leak at manifold joint

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,117 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

slight exhaust leak manifold joint

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,981 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 96,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,763 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,519 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,519 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 96,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 96,245 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 96,056 miles

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

o/s/f footbrake sticky

Pass 7 Jan 2008 95,857 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 95,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 95,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 94,564 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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WBE 371J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBE 371J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBE 371J registered?

WBE 371J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 10 February 1971.

Is WBE 371J safe to buy?

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