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YCV 748J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,119 mi
Last recorded67,119 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 748J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 67,119 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,366 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,687 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,818 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,799 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,912 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,746 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,316 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,716 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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YCV 748J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YCV 748J, 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 YCV 748J?

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What year was YCV 748J registered?

YCV 748J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 7 May 1971.

Is YCV 748J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCV 748J shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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