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YPN 98J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,549 mi
Last recorded36,549 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPN 98J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 36,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,391 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 36,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,369 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,226 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,205 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 36,202 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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 98J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 98J, 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 98J registered?

YPN 98J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is YPN 98J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPN 98J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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