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YBF 981J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,525 mi
Last recorded1,525 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBF 981J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 1,525 miles

Offside Rear TYRE HAS LIGHT CRACKING

Fail 10 Oct 2017 1,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS LIGHT CRACKING

Pass 8 Jun 2016 1,207 miles

n/s rear woodwork on centre frame to rear upright showing signs of root

Pass 6 Jul 2015 1,193 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 1,188 miles

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 981J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBF 981J, 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 YBF 981J?

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What year was YBF 981J registered?

YBF 981J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is YBF 981J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBF 981J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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