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WDP 788J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,707 mi
Last recorded62,707 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 788J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,707 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,003 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,372 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,372 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,582 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,218 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,993 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 788J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 788J, 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 788J registered?

WDP 788J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is WDP 788J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDP 788J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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