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ACU 418B

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,934 mi
Last recorded59,934 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 418B
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 59,934 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,681 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 56,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all welding on chassis and floor repairs to a poor standard

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,267 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2013 53,257 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

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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ACU 418B is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACU 418B, 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 ACU 418B registered?

ACU 418B is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 November 1970.

Is ACU 418B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 418B shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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