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AAH 89J

1970 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,051 mi
Last recorded58,051 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAH 89J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 58,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front wiper slight smeary

rear diff damp with oil

Fail 2 Oct 2025 58,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s under side sill slight corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,016 miles

Rear tyres are smaller than front tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,445 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 35,729 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in near side top truneon

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,930 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,035 miles

near side rear foot brake a little weaker than off side

Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,005 miles

off side front brake very slight binding

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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AAH 89J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AAH 89J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAH 89J registered?

AAH 89J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 23 December 1970.

Is AAH 89J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAH 89J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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