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YWN 349J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,296 mi
Last recorded70,296 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWN 349J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,184 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,921 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 69,921 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point / seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 155 r 14 ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,022 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,827 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,657 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,526 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 61,526 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,472 miles

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

has light misting of oil from rear hub n/s

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,354 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,333 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

near side rear hub has a light misting of oil

Fail 20 Jun 2008 61,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,177 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 61,086 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 61,079 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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YWN 349J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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 YWN 349J, 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.

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YWN 349J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 13 May 1971.

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