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BHY 845H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,354 mi
Last recorded79,354 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 845H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,354 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 79,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,215 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 78,213 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top sill , arch (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f lower sill hold and rusty , but not within 12 inches of mountings

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,190 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 77,188 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative n/w on left turn (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,117 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 75,117 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,896 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,784 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 72,784 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,915 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 68,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,220 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,385 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 61,976 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in n/s/f hub bearing

slight roughness in steering rack lock to lock

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 54,683 miles

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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BHY 845H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BHY 845H, 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 BHY 845H registered?

BHY 845H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 10 March 1970.

Is BHY 845H safe to buy?

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