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WDF 852J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

54,920 mi
Last recorded54,920 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDF 852J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 54,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S . TYRE HAS CUT`S TO TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S. TYRE HAS CUT TO TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX TAIL SEAL LEAKING OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 52,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,276 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,275 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 47,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 43,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 38,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 35,217 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 31,604 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 27,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,479 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear brake back plate oil soaked

Fail 27 Oct 2010 23,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear brake back plate oil soaked

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,688 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 19,687 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,001 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear back plate oil soaked

Fail 27 Oct 2008 15,000 miles

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

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 Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear back plate oil soaked

Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,999 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 10,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 5,811 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 5,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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 852J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 WDF 852J, 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 852J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 15 January 1971.

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