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YPN 748J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,662 mi
Last recorded2,662 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPN 748J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 2,662 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 2,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 2 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,807 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,699 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,699 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,446 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 37,446 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,841 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 35,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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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YPN 748J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YPN 748J, 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 YPN 748J registered?

YPN 748J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 19 April 1971.

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The MOT history for YPN 748J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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