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WTO 907J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,513 mi
Last recorded52,513 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTO 907J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 52,513 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 52,512 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 52,051 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 51,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various parts of car undersealed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not structural, Plate under front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 51,813 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various parts of car undersealed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not structural, Plate under front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,391 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 51,388 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,380 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

all suspension and seatbelt areas rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,116 miles

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Fail 18 Aug 2016 51,116 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,959 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,582 miles

Creaking from steering rack

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,967 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 49,967 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 49,767 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 49,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 49,270 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber wearing

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Fail 5 May 2011 49,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber wearing

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s/f tyre cracked on side walls

slight binds to o/s/f and n/s/r wheels

Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s/f tyre cracked on side walls

slight binds to o/s/f and n/s/r wheels

Pass 13 May 2009 48,572 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre perrishing on side walls

Fail 8 May 2009 48,572 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre perrishing on side walls

Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,805 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,805 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,095 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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WTO 907J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WTO 907J, 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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WTO 907J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 2 March 1971.

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