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YCR 645J

1971 Morris Minor

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,407 mi
Last recorded13,407 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCR 645J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 13,407 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 13,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor & inner wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel housing corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2021 12,812 miles

4 x gearbox to engine bolts missing

Both rear inner wheel arch housing corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 12,371 miles

Engine too gearbox, bolts missing.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged Twisted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner wheel housings corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2016 11,242 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 9,824 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 7,830 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 7,830 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 4,454 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 4,452 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking around sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2012 4,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perrishing

both rear tyres perrishing

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2012 4,315 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perrishing

both rear tyres perrishing

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,968 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,843 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 3,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,141 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 2,867 miles

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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YCR 645J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YCR 645J, 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 YCR 645J registered?

YCR 645J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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