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BMV 610A

1981 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

33,474 mi
Last recorded33,474 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor 100044,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMV 610A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 33,465 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,455 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

slight n0ise from nsf wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 33,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

slight n0ise from nsf wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2015 33,410 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 33,410 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE LOWER STEERING TRUNION SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 33,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE LOWER STEERING TRUNION SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,154 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 33,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 33,133 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 32,967 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,131 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,131 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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BMV 610A is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 44,226 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 BMV 610A, 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 45 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BMV 610A is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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