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ALF 461H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,019 mi
Last recorded23,019 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 461H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 23,019 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 22,465 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/ wheel arch flange (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 22,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 21,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 20,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 20,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 20,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 20,026 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 19,273 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 18,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front eye bolt bushes starting to perish

Nearside Rear spring shackle bushes starting to perish

Offside Rear spring slightly weak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 18,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front eye bolt bushes starting to perish

Nearside Rear spring shackle bushes starting to perish

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 18,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 168,865 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 15,953 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,503 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,926 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,359 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,991 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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ALF 461H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ALF 461H, 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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What year was ALF 461H registered?

ALF 461H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 23 February 1970.

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