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XMB 393J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,605 mi
Last recorded26,605 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMB 393J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 26,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,367 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 25,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,698 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 24,698 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front antiroll bar bracket damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front anti roll bar bracket damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front roll bar bracket damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,255 miles

nearside front anti roll bar cap damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,458 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,431 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,733 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

rear fuel hose slight perishing.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 20,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

rear fuel hose slight perishing.

Pass 17 May 2007 20,643 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 20,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2005 20,436 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

corrosion present on both rear leaf springs.

light corrosion present at underbody of the vehicle.

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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XMB 393J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XMB 393J, 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 XMB 393J registered?

XMB 393J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is XMB 393J safe to buy?

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