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ARC 402H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,698 mi
Last recorded20,698 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 402H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,698 miles

Brake pipes on nearside where bulkhead meets floor, P clips not fitted to vehicle.

Traveller woodwork is rotten on offside of vehicle, unable to determine extent. particularly on B post middle and top.

Wiring under vehicle not secure, P clips not fitted to vehicle.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 20,690 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mounting clearly not connected. (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Headlamp peak is distorted giving rise to a sharp edge. (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure steering wheel nut very loose!. (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes on nearside where bulkhead meets floor, P clips not fitted to vehicle.

Traveller woodwork is rotten on offside of vehicle, unable to determine extent. particularly on B post middle and top.

Wiring under vehicle not secure, P clips not fitted to vehicle.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 20,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front suspension dampers are soft

Nearside rear tyre very perished

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion in several areas on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,043 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

play in steering column

play in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2015 15,043 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

play in steering column

play in steering rack

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 10,849 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 5,691 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2013 5,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2012 4,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2011 3,957 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brakes fluctuate

both front tires perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 2,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 764 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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ARC 402H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 49,842 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ARC 402H, 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 ARC 402H registered?

ARC 402H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is ARC 402H safe to buy?

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