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ALD 859H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,512 mi
Last recorded10,512 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALD 859H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 9,524 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 9,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 5,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 893 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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ALD 859H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ALD 859H, 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 ALD 859H registered?

ALD 859H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is ALD 859H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALD 859H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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