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YDU 705J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,275 mi
Last recorded57,275 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDU 705J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 57,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 56,552 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 55,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 55,302 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,152 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 51,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,714 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,641 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,847 miles

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

offside lower swival poor

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,777 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,592 miles

FOOTBRAKE ADJUSTMENT POOR

nail in tyre

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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YDU 705J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YDU 705J, 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

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What year was YDU 705J registered?

YDU 705J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is YDU 705J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDU 705J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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