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GVO 512J

1979 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,382 mi
Last recorded5,382 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Morris Minor 100053,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 512J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 5,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 5,158 miles

minor engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2023 4,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 4,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 2,303 miles

General oil leak

Nearside Rear Floor to wheel arch not welded correctly

Pass 4 Jul 2016 1,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension joint worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2015 696 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust tail pipe protrudes body

Fail 10 Jul 2015 696 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust tail pipe protrudes body

Pass 15 Jul 2014 5 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,924 miles

underbody heavily undersealed and painted

Fail 12 Jun 2013 26,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody heavily undersealed and painted

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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GVO 512J is a 1979 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVO 512J, 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 47 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVO 512J registered?

GVO 512J is a 1979 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is GVO 512J safe to buy?

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