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CAE 850J

1971 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,709 mi
Last recorded18,709 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAE 850J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 18,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,173 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 16,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 15,825 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 15,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,195 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 13,222 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 13,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 13,179 miles

offside rear tyre tread scrubbing on inner edge

some play offside front upper trunnion joint

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,788 miles

some play offside + nearside rear leafspring eye bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,827 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some imbalance front brakes

Vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 10,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,869 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 8,869 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 8,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

b oth steering rack gaitors slightly deteriorated

both front wiper blades slightly worn

slight binding both front brakes

some corrosion both inner wings

some play offside front upper trunnion bush

Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,482 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre tread waering uneven on inner edge

slight binding both front brakes

some corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 1 Aug 2006 7,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 6,772 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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CAE 850J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CAE 850J, 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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CAE 850J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 8 June 1971.

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