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WDP 780J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,732 mi
Last recorded32,732 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 780J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 32,732 miles

Offside Front play in lower trunion pin bustes

Fail 18 Oct 2018 32,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,727 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 31,727 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,377 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,311 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,899 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,469 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,339 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,492 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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WDP 780J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WDP 780J, 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 WDP 780J registered?

WDP 780J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is WDP 780J safe to buy?

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