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WKT 780J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

684 mi
Last recorded684 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKT 780J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 11,242 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 8,381 miles

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

service brake is causing steering wheel to slightly pull one way

Fail 26 Sep 2013 8,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

service brake is causing steering wheel to slightly pull one way

Pass 8 Mar 2013 8,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 7,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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WKT 780J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WKT 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.

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What year was WKT 780J registered?

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

Is WKT 780J safe to buy?

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