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BPE 393H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,545 mi
Last recorded55,545 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 393H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside coated in underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2025 55,314 miles

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

underside coated in waxoil

Pass 22 Apr 2024 55,250 miles

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

underside/suspension coated in waxoil

Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,086 miles

whole underside thickly coated in waxoyl or similar

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,574 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OS Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All front suspension joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,861 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,393 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,288 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 51,269 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,644 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,451 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,134 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,368 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 49,368 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,054 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,833 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 48,813 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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BPE 393H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BPE 393H, 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 BPE 393H registered?

BPE 393H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 26 January 1970.

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The MOT history for BPE 393H shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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