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YMB 898J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,183 mi
Last recorded7,183 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMB 898J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 7,183 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and floor general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 7,183 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and floor general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 7,085 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 7,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 6,951 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 6,809 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 6,794 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 6,663 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 6,659 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 6,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 6,384 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 6,221 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 6,219 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 6,074 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 6,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 5,832 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 5,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 4,557 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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YMB 898J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YMB 898J, 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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YMB 898J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 23 July 1971.

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