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YHP 545J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,338 mi
Last recorded27,338 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHP 545J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 27,338 miles

Body undersealed

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 26,967 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 26,950 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,851 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 26,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,539 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,226 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 25,219 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,076 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,997 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,967 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,521 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 4,506 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 3,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 3,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 3,711 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 2,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 2,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 30 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YHP 545J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YHP 545J, 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 YHP 545J registered?

YHP 545J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is YHP 545J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHP 545J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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