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XVP 939J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,913 mi
Last recorded2,913 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVP 939J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 2,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 2,765 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 2,762 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 2,557 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 2,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 1,347 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 1,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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XVP 939J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVP 939J, 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

How do I check the history of XVP 939J?

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What year was XVP 939J registered?

XVP 939J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 17 June 1971.

Is XVP 939J safe to buy?

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