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PJG 21G

1978 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,588 mi
Last recorded11,588 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJG 21G
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 11,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 11,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,021 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,434 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,060 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 96,060 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,242 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 94,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,396 miles

Both front tyres are cracking/perishing all over

Fail 2 Oct 2017 92,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres are cracking/perishing all over

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,368 miles

front tyres are cracking up on the outerwall

Fail 17 Aug 2016 61,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres are cracking up on the outerwall

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,744 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 60,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,560 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 59,560 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/R halfshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 31,095 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,389 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,539 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 28,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,810 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 27,810 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,795 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 24,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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PJG 21G is a 1978 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 39,588 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 PJG 21G, 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 48 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJG 21G?

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What year was PJG 21G registered?

PJG 21G is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is PJG 21G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJG 21G shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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