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XMA 613J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,988 mi
Last recorded74,988 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMA 613J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,156 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 74,156 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,388 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 73,385 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,032 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear panel below doors corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 69,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,978 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 66,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 8 May 2009 66,609 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing.

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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XMA 613J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMA 613J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XMA 613J registered?

XMA 613J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is XMA 613J safe to buy?

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