MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,429 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Morris Minor?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XOU 228J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 XOU 228J, 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.
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XOU 228J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.
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