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XJF 680J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,767 mi
Last recorded73,767 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJF 680J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,713 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,724 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,724 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,853 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 60,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 59,264 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 59,261 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,867 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 57,867 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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XJF 680J 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 54.5%.

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 XJF 680J, 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 XJF 680J registered?

XJF 680J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 9 February 1971.

Is XJF 680J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJF 680J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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