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AMT 986H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,890 mi
Last recorded99,890 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMT 986H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 99,890 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 99,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,080 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,689 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 98,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,546 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING UP

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,301 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING UP ON THE TREAD DEPTH

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 98,301 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TRUNION (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES CRACKING UP ON THE TREAD DEPTH

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2015 97,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 97,196 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Near side front tyre perishing/ cracking side walls.

Off side front tyre on 1.6mm.

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,196 miles

Near side front tyre perishing/ cracking side walls.

Off side front tyre on 1.6mm.

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,440 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished between treads

lefthand front bump-stop missing

righthand front wheel rim dented

Fail 24 Mar 2011 96,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

all tyres slightly perished between treads

lefthand front bump-stop missing

righthand front wheel rim dented

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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AMT 986H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AMT 986H, 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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AMT 986H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 28 May 1970.

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