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ARC 465H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,588 mi
Last recorded79,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 465H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,588 miles

nearside jacking point corroded

offside jacking point corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside jacking point corroded

offside jacking point corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,584 miles

Nearside jacking point corroded to excess

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 78,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside jacking point corroded to excess

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,666 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2013 75,569 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 2 May 2012 73,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,562 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,045 miles

front brake have brake judder just on tolerances recommend further inspection

front number plate disfigured recommend new

rear brake lights slight different colouring when operated

slight knock on front over bumps

Fail 24 Apr 2010 68,039 miles

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

front brake have brake judder just on tolerances recommend further inspection

front number plate disfigured recommend new

rear brake lights slight different colouring when operated

slight knock on front over bumps

Pass 1 May 2009 66,136 miles

front number plate disfigured slightly

n/s/r s/absorber arm close to leaf spring

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2009 66,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate disfigured slightly

n/s/r s/absorber arm close to leaf spring

n/s/r tyre tread cracking new tyre recommended

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight bind O/S/R

Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,698 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,050 miles

Both bottom & nearside top front suspensoin trunions worn

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 62,050 miles

Both bottom & nearside top front suspensoin trunions worn

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 465H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ARC 465H, 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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ARC 465H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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