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BPA 247H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,872 mi
Last recorded89,872 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 247H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 89,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,929 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,919 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2015 83,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,204 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,204 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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BPA 247H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BPA 247H, 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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BPA 247H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 23 January 1970.

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