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XPN 246J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,681 mi
Last recorded74,681 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPN 246J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 74,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,658 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,632 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 74,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,069 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 71,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 71,689 miles

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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XPN 246J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XPN 246J, 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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How do I check the history of XPN 246J?

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What year was XPN 246J registered?

XPN 246J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is XPN 246J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPN 246J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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