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WRO 244J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,848 mi
Last recorded39,848 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRO 244J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 39,674 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,447 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,256 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,942 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake check

Pass 29 May 2012 38,782 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,360 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 38,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 37,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 37,142 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion underbody

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,107 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2006 36,050 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

evidence vehicle has been overheating

offside front track rod end gaiter split

oil leak

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

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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WRO 244J 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 93.3%.

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 WRO 244J, 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 WRO 244J registered?

WRO 244J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is WRO 244J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRO 244J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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