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DRS 37J

1987 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,526 mi
Last recorded67,526 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Morris Minor 100066,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 37J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 67,390 miles

o/s/ outer sill corroded

rear inner wings corroded

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 11 May 2009 67,160 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F floorpan corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,929 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r springs and u bolts deteriorated,rear tyres perished,jacking points corroded,o/s and n/s inner sills,sun visors.main beam switch

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel rims and front rims corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r spring mounting area corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded,rear cross member corroded,headlamp beam pattern

Fail 19 Mar 2007 65,929 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r springs and u bolts deteriorated,rear tyres perished,jacking points corroded,o/s and n/s inner sills,sun visors.main beam switch

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel rims and front rims corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r spring mounting area corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded,rear cross member corroded,headlamp beam pattern

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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DRS 37J is a 1987 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 66,656 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRS 37J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 39 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DRS 37J registered?

DRS 37J is a 1987 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 23 November 1987.

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