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WDC 281J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

881,395 mi
Last recorded881,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDC 281J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 881,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,853 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,743 miles

Corrosion around NSR wheel arch liner

Corrosion around rear seat catch on NS

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front inner wings have been repaired.

General corrosion throughout floor pan.

INsides of front wings corroded

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

OSR wheel arch has had new liner fitted

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion behind NSF mudguard

Fail 24 Sep 2008 87,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion on NSF behind mudflap

Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion on NSF Wheel arch liner.

Slight corrosion on OSR mudguard/wheel arch liner

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 87,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 86,915 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 86,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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WDC 281J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDC 281J, 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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WDC 281J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 10 February 1971.

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