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BLM 177H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,249 mi
Last recorded37,249 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLM 177H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 37,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 35,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal/ clutch pedal cross shaft worn

Pass 1 Nov 2021 31,664 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal centre cross member heavily plated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill heavily plated

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal centre cross member heavily plated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill heavily plated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal/ clutch pedal cross shaft worn

Fail 1 Nov 2021 31,664 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal centre cross member heavily plated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill heavily plated

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal centre cross member heavily plated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill heavily plated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pedal/ clutch pedal cross shaft worn

Pass 16 Nov 2020 28,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal/ clutch pedal shaft slightly seized

Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside centre cross member plated

Offside centre cross member plated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 21,398 miles

oil stains under vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,717 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Trunnion. (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,826 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,677 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight freeplay offside rear shock absorber link

Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 7,375 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 7,375 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 6,364 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 6,364 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2009 5,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 5,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,633 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 3,630 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 602 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 596 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,087 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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BLM 177H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BLM 177H, 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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BLM 177H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 10 April 1970.

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