1961 Morris Minor 1000 1.1L Petrol · 1183 LJ
1961 Morris Minor 1000 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1961. Recorded mileage 70,920 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINOR 1000
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 1098cc
1183 LJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 70,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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1183 LJ Mileage History
- 18/12/202369,904 mi
- 20/12/202369,906 mi+2 mi
- 17/12/202470,563 mi+657 mi
- 18/12/202470,563 mi
- 28/11/202570,920 mi+357 mi
Average of roughly 522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1183 LJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Morris Minor 1000 (1183 LJ) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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