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YBF 512J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,711 mi
Last recorded7,711 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBF 512J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 7,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 6,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 99,892 miles

both rear shock absorber bottom mounting bolts loose.

play in nearside front anti roll bar support bracket,

Fail 20 May 2011 99,872 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear shock absorber bottom mounting bolts loose.

play in nearside front anti roll bar support bracket,

Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,424 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,249 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,752 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 64,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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YBF 512J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBF 512J, 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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What year was YBF 512J registered?

YBF 512J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is YBF 512J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBF 512J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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