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YVY 972J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,934 mi
Last recorded12,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVY 972J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,934 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 12,927 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,540 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 11,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion to N/S/F floorpan.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 10,679 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 10,677 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 10,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,531 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,190 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,415 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 9,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,007 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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YVY 972J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVY 972J, 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 YVY 972J registered?

YVY 972J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 23 June 1971.

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The MOT history for YVY 972J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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