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XXG 988J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,513 mi
Last recorded37,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXG 988J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,404 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 37,404 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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XXG 988J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XXG 988J, 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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What year was XXG 988J registered?

XXG 988J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 8 June 1971.

Is XXG 988J safe to buy?

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