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BAL 457H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,030 mi
Last recorded7,030 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAL 457H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 7,030 miles

Central cross member has corrosion

slight play front trunnions and bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2018 7,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Central cross member has corrosion

slight play front suspension trunions and bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2017 6,858 miles

both rear inner wings corrosion close to spring mountings (soon needs attention)

centre cross member corrosion

slight play front suspension bushes/ trunions

Pass 16 Apr 2016 6,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 4,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 4,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 2,500 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 2,198 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 1,294 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 1,037 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 123 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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BAL 457H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 49,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAL 457H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAL 457H registered?

BAL 457H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is BAL 457H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAL 457H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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