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WFN 375J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFN 375J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 8 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 7 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,448 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,963 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle underside wax-oiled Some minor surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,757 miles

both front suspension tie bar front bushes worn

floor pan starting to rust

Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,717 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front suspension tie bar front bushes worn

floor pan starting to rust

Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,308 miles

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

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

slight wear in nearside front lower trunion bushes/pin

slight wear in offside front lower trunion

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,697 miles

slight exhaust blow at front flange

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,995 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 93,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 92,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 90,896 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 90,881 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,798 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WFN 375J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WFN 375J, 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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WFN 375J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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