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AHT 503J

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,913 mi
Last recorded1,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHT 503J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 1,913 miles

extensive welding througout painted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 1,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

extensive welding througout painted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 1,788 miles

nearside front floor corroded and holed

underside has advanced corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2014 1,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front floor corroded and holed

underside has advanced corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2013 474 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,778 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 97,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all underneath slightly corroded

excessive corrosion centre of rear cross member

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 93,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 Dec 2005 88,211 miles

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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AHT 503J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AHT 503J, 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.

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AHT 503J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 25 November 1970.

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