MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s o/s (1.8.A.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s floor areas (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front and rear shock absorbers weak
o/s side body panel timber upright rotten
Oil leak
exhaust front flange slightly leaking
n/s front lower suspension trunion dust cover deteriorated
n/s o/s rear wheel bearings noisey
n/s rear shock absorber leaking slightly
various under body patch welding repairs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
n/s front lower suspension trunion dust cover adrift
n/s o/s rear wheel bearings noisey
various under body patch welding repairs
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s front shock absorber weak
surface corrosion to centre crossmember
various underbody surface corrosion
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s o/s rear wood cover panels corroded
o/s front shock absorber weak
surface corrosion to centre crossmember
various underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front top trunnions have play
offside front trunnion bush has slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
wear at offside front top suspension arm bush
How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?
Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YKL 286J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YKL 286J, 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.
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YKL 286J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 June 1971.
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