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WJH 57J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,323 mi
Last recorded16,323 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 57J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 16,323 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 16,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front knocking noise from top trunnion shock absorber

exhaust system loose

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,053 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 16,053 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,160 miles

n/s/f floor corroded.o/s/r floor corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2007 15,160 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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WJH 57J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJH 57J, 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 WJH 57J registered?

WJH 57J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is WJH 57J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJH 57J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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