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AKA 837J

1971 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

22,339 mi
Last recorded22,339 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKA 837J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge , tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,337 miles

Nearside and offside front floor holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear, corroded and bush's deteriated (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to front inner wheel arches at the rear

Fail 3 Jun 2019 22,337 miles

Nearside and offside front floor holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear, corroded and bush's deteriated (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to front inner wheel arches at the rear

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 22,233 miles

Both rear shocks corroded and bushs deteriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 22,233 miles

Both rear shocks corroded and bushs deteriated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 21,926 miles

Nearside Front Sill corroded ,not in designayed area.

Nearside Front Slight bind in wheel.

Offside Front Sill corrosion hole.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 21,926 miles

Nearside Front Sill corroded ,not in designayed area.

Nearside Front Slight bind in wheel.

Offside Front Sill corrosion hole.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Loose =tightened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,728 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriated

center floor brace/torsion bar mount corroded

nsf chassis rail corroded

nsr bump stop missing

osf and nsf floor corroded (nwpa)

osr and nsr dampers corroded and bushes deteriated

rear leaf spring bushes all worn

rust near osr spring mount

slight insecurity on osf tie bar

Fail 8 Feb 2016 21,711 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

center floor brace/torsion bar mount corroded

nsf chassis rail corroded

nsr bump stop missing

osf and nsf floor corroded (nwpa)

osr and nsr dampers corroded and bushes deteriated

rear leaf spring bushes all worn

rust near osr spring mount

slight insecurity on osf tie bar

Fail 15 Jan 2016 21,711 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split osf and nsf (2.2.D.2d)

nsf chassis rail corroded

osf floor corroded and holed(NWPA)

osf tie bar slight insecurity on lower arm

rear dampers corroded and bushes worn

rear leaf spring bushes all worn

rust close to osr spring rear mounting

Pass 15 Jan 2015 19,802 miles

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

Slight bind to nearside rear brake

Slight corosion to Nearside front inner arch

Slight corrosion to Offside front floor pan

Pass 16 Jan 2014 16,988 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

floor behind rear bumper badly corroded not considered a failure due to design of car

Fail 11 Jan 2014 16,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 134,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both track rod end gaitors deteriated

rear dampers corroded

rear spring bushes deteriated

washers slow to work

Fail 14 Jan 2013 134,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both track rod end gaitors deteriated

rear dampers corroded

rear spring bushes deteriated

washers slow to work

Pass 26 Jan 2011 6,054 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 6,054 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 6,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 2,520 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake ratchet slightly worn

Fail 23 Jan 2010 24,041 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake ratchet slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Middle exhaust mount loose.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 96,547 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 96,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,239 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 92,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres are starting to go out of shape.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 89,677 miles

slight imbalance on rear service brake

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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AKA 837J is a 1971 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 AKA 837J, 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.

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AKA 837J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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