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WDF 117J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,626 mi
Last recorded33,626 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDF 117J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control eye bolt bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front offside end of bumper mounting insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,608 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes to T-junction inside bonnet on lower flitch panels (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 33,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle brakes pull to left - offside front brake very low efficiency and binding (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes to T-junction inside bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,228 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,137 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 32,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,572 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,334 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,119 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 31,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,026 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 31,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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WDF 117J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WDF 117J, 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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WDF 117J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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