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YAP 728J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,910 mi
Last recorded90,910 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAP 728J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,910 miles

Nearside centre jacking point rusty

Offside Rear inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,901 miles

Offside Front noise from hub

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,707 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 90,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,513 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 90,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,390 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,898 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 87,898 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,966 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 86,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Service 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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YAP 728J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YAP 728J, 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 YAP 728J?

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What year was YAP 728J registered?

YAP 728J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 26 February 1971.

Is YAP 728J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAP 728J shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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