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XJU 347J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,189 mi
Last recorded28,189 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJU 347J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 28,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 20,957 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 11,576 miles

offside rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 284 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 272 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,237 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 96,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 96,017 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 96,016 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,795 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 95,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 88,918 miles

all floor covered with fibre glass

both lower trunions have slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2007 88,918 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both lower trunions have slight play

n/s/ o/f/ floors are covered in fibre glass

Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,326 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 82,326 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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XJU 347J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJU 347J, 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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What year was XJU 347J registered?

XJU 347J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 January 1971.

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