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XJN 401J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,301 mi
Last recorded6,301 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJN 401J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 6,301 miles

Vehical is coated in underseal underneath

Pass 7 May 2025 5,946 miles

Vehicle is coated in underseal underneath

Pass 1 May 2024 5,711 miles

Vehicle coated in heavy underseal underneath

Pass 4 May 2023 5,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 5,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 5,115 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 5,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 5,094 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 5,031 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 4,934 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 4,907 miles

under side of car thick with under seal

Pass 12 Feb 2013 4,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch deteriorated

offside front wing corrosion to trailing edge

offside jacking point and sill corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 4,880 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

clutch deteriorated

offside front wing corrosion to trailing edge

offside jacking point and sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 4,731 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 4,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 4,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 3,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear service brake performance lower than nearside

Pass 20 Feb 2009 2,779 miles

o/s/f floor section corroded (not in a prescribed area)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 2,308 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 1,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 1,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

UNDER SIDE OF CAR THICK WITH UNDER SEAL

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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XJN 401J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XJN 401J, 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 XJN 401J registered?

XJN 401J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is XJN 401J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJN 401J shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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