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BHV 961H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,303 mi
Last recorded73,303 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHV 961H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,303 miles

Front exhaust minor leaks

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

Nearside Front Upper trunnion rubber bush deteriorated

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front exhaust minor leaks

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

Nearside Front Upper trunnion rubber bush deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,758 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,758 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,752 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 71,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,324 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 71,322 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 70,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight roughness off side front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,673 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 64,671 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,550 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 64,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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BHV 961H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHV 961H, 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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BHV 961H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 19 July 1970.

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