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838 DW

1970 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration838 DW
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,358 miles

Underbody has been heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,204 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,861 miles

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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838 DW is a 1970 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 49,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 838 DW, 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 56 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 838 DW?

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What year was 838 DW registered?

838 DW is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is 838 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 838 DW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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