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XRP 651J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,780 mi
Last recorded9,780 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRP 651J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 9,780 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 8,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 7,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 7,575 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 7,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 7,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,506 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 7,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 6,839 miles

Front shocks bouncy

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,100 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 65,100 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 5,656 miles

o/s front chassis has small hole in

Fail 24 Jun 2016 5,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split ingress of dirt (2.2.D.2d)

o/s front chassis has small hole in

Pass 18 Jul 2015 5,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 4,263 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 3,590 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 3,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 2,693 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 1,601 miles

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)

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

Pass 17 Jul 2010 524 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 98,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 97,231 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 97,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,742 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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XRP 651J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XRP 651J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRP 651J registered?

XRP 651J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is XRP 651J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRP 651J shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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