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AYR 766H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,900 mi
Last recorded76,900 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 766H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 76,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 75,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 74,079 miles

rear hub seal leaking both sides

Pass 18 May 2017 73,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 72,985 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal low

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,665 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,399 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 69,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 69,159 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,398 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 57,398 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,060 miles

oil leak

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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AYR 766H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AYR 766H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYR 766H registered?

AYR 766H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 5 February 1970.

Is AYR 766H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYR 766H shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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