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BOC 712A

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,722 mi
Last recorded55,722 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 712A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,722 miles

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

Slight play o/s front lower suspension joint

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,168 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 55,163 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,994 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 53,989 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,468 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 50,239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,953 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,866 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,480 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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BOC 712A is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BOC 712A, 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 BOC 712A registered?

BOC 712A is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BOC 712A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOC 712A shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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