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XCY 995J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

7,227 mi
Last recorded7,227 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCY 995J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 7,227 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 6,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 4,273 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 4,109 miles

Offside Rear passenger floor coroding

Fail 7 May 2019 4,109 miles

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger floor coroding

Pass 10 May 2018 32,908 miles

slight rust on floor

Fail 9 May 2018 32,897 miles

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

slight rust on floor

Pass 10 May 2017 31,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 3,049 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 3,042 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 2,673 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 2,663 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 2,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,634 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 13,634 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 5,692 miles

slight play both front top suspension arms

Pass 6 May 2011 62,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 62,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 61,359 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 61,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 58,463 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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XCY 995J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XCY 995J, 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

How do I check the history of XCY 995J?

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What year was XCY 995J registered?

XCY 995J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is XCY 995J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCY 995J shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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