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YOH 205J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

9,428 mi
Last recorded9,428 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOH 205J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 9,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 9,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 8,942 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking or deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 8,680 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter boot cracking or deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 8,415 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 8,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 7,740 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 7,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 7,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 6,567 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 6,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 5,170 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 4,997 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 4,986 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,364 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 4,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 4,089 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Aug 2007 3,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 3,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,518 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 34,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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YOH 205J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YOH 205J, 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 YOH 205J registered?

YOH 205J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 15 June 1971.

Is YOH 205J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOH 205J shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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