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AYA 449H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,344 mi
Last recorded64,344 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 449H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 64,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 64,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,838 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,350 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 54,335 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,179 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,024 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 54,022 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,374 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 53,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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AYA 449H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AYA 449H, 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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AYA 449H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 5 May 1970.

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