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YRY 57J

1971 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,772 mi
Last recorded21,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRY 57J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,772 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,710 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,145 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 21,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 193,998 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 193,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,805 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 17,206 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 17,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,522 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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YRY 57J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 42,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRY 57J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRY 57J registered?

YRY 57J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 19 July 1971.

Is YRY 57J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRY 57J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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