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CYC 647J

1971 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,097 mi
Last recorded61,097 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 647J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,097 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 61,094 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,705 miles

floor has holes caused by corrosion but not serious or in any prescribed areas.

front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 58,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front floor area has corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,581 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,544 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 58,542 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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CYC 647J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CYC 647J, 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 CYC 647J registered?

CYC 647J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is CYC 647J safe to buy?

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