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BHM 318H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,556 mi
Last recorded3,556 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHM 318H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 3,556 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and o/s/f Underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 3,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at wishbone advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise weld repairs to underside have been undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2024 3,500 miles

All direction indicators not working loose wire connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working loose wire connection (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at wishbone advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise weld repairs to underside have been undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2022 3,408 miles

Advise weld repairs undersealed (underside)

Pass 7 Oct 2021 3,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 3,262 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 3,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 3,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 2,601 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 1,943 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 1,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 564 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 564 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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BHM 318H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BHM 318H, 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 BHM 318H registered?

BHM 318H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 4 June 1970.

Is BHM 318H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHM 318H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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