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BFD 203J

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,264 mi
Last recorded40,264 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 203J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,264 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRUNION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT BINDING BOTH REAR BRAKES

Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,244 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,984 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Fail 4 Sep 2018 39,984 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted FRONT (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,622 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,885 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 38,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,293 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight dampness near/side rear back plate

slight travel foot/brake

Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,293 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,061 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,485 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 30,485 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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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BFD 203J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 49,842 miles. This 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 BFD 203J, 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 BFD 203J registered?

BFD 203J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is BFD 203J safe to buy?

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