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FMC 383J

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

20,471 mi
Last recorded20,471 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMC 383J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,471 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 20,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 18,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 18,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 18,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Cross member bolts loose

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 18,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Cross member bolts loose

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,557 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,015 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,945 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 28,945 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,735 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,906 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 80,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 76,914 miles

NEAR-SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING VERY SLIGHTLY NOISEY

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

OFF-SIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT BUT CLEARS SCREEN EFFECTIVELY

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,149 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 72,148 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 66,333 miles

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

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

drivers wing mirror cracked

front rad grille loose

Fail 13 Jun 2008 66,330 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

drivers side front floor pan holed

drivers wing mirror cracked

front rad grille loose

front wipers do not go to rest position

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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FMC 383J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 49,842 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 FMC 383J, 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 56 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMC 383J registered?

FMC 383J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is FMC 383J safe to buy?

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