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YKX 844J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,742 mi
Last recorded40,742 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 844J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,742 miles

Front Suspension bushes starting to split

Front chassis / cross member has had quite a lot of welded repair work carried out

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wood area / rear of sill starting to split

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,592 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,463 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge / tread 4mm

Pass 21 May 2015 40,411 miles

nsf inner wing corroded

nsr brake slight grab

Pass 22 May 2014 40,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 40,169 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

osf tray corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 40,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 39,147 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 38,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YKX 844J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YKX 844J, 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 YKX 844J registered?

YKX 844J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 25 June 1971.

Is YKX 844J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKX 844J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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