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DLE 346J

1971 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor42,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 346J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,651 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,293 miles

Age related deterioration to suspension bushes

Both headlamp reflectors corroded

General corrosion to structure and chassis, various welded patches

General deterioration to tyre carcasses and n/s/r advancing

Slight distortion to n/s/f tyre

Some free play in both trunion joints

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,130 miles

All tyre carcasses starting to deteriorate

Corrosion to bulkhead area

Front suspension tie bar bushes deteriorating

General corrosion to chassis and structure

General deterioration to suspension bushes

Headlamp reflrctors corroding

N/s/r tyre carcass heavily deteriorated

Oil weep from both front steering rack gaiters

Slight bulge o/s/f tyre sidewall

Some wear to trunion joints and dust covers deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,036 miles

Corrosion around bulkhead area

Front suspension tie bar bushes derteriorating

General corrosion to chassis and structure

General deterioration to suspension bushes

Headlamp reflectors corroding

Oil weap n/s/f steering rack gaiter

Slight bulge to o/s/f tyre wall

Some wear to trunion joints and dust covers deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,271 miles

General corrosion to chassis

Headlamp reflectors corroding

Oil weap from n/s steering rack gaiter

Some corrosion to bulkhead around brake cylinder

Some deterioration to rear spring bushes

Some freeplay to n/s/f trunion joints

Some movement to o/s/f shock absorber mounting

Some wear to front tie bar mountings

Fail 5 Mar 2013 92,271 miles

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

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

Some corrosion to bulkhead around brake cylinder

General corrosion to chassis

Headlamp reflectors corroding

Oil weap from n/s steering rack gaiter

Some deterioration to rear spring bushes

Some freeplay to n/s/f trunion joints

Some movement to o/s/f shock absorber mounting

Some wear to front tie bar mountings

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,092 miles

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Damage to n/s/r tyre walls

Exhaust fouling n/s/r shock absorber

N/s mirror glass missing

Oil weap n/s of steering rack

Some freeplay movement to both front tie bars

Some runout n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,262 miles

both wing mirrors glass missing

Fail 12 Oct 2010 90,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wing mirrors glass missing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 67,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 66,990 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 53,170 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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DLE 346J is a 1971 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,300cc 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 DLE 346J, 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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What year was DLE 346J registered?

DLE 346J is a 1971 Morris Minor, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is DLE 346J safe to buy?

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