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AML 390H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,160 mi
Last recorded43,160 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAML 390H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 43,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,464 miles

Corrosion at rear corners behind rear bumper

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,494 miles

Corrosion at usual places for this type of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,075 miles

General corrosion at several points around vehicles underside

Fail 18 Apr 2015 38,075 miles

General corrosion at several points around vehicles underside

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,684 miles

Corrosion to rear valance behind bumper corners.

Gearbox oil leak.

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,016 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,422 miles

slight play in near side top truneon

very slight stiffness to near front brake

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,877 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oily smoke after idle nearly to excess

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear spring hanger mounts rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,262 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear floor pan area showing rust signs

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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AML 390H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AML 390H, 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 AML 390H registered?

AML 390H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is AML 390H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AML 390H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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