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BPH 699H

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,011 mi
Last recorded81,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPH 699H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 81,004 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,374 miles

slight travel on service brake pedal

Fail 4 Jun 2016 80,374 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill at front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill near torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near jacking point and torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,047 miles

Significant corrosion in all areas

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,302 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 76,296 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,979 miles

repair welding has been done to a minimum standard.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 74,955 miles

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

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

rear leaf spring eye bushes badly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,618 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 74,610 miles

Offside Rear 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)

corrosion to n/s front wheel arch.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,307 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 74,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,507 miles

surface rust on boot floor †surface rust on n/s/r o/s/r chassis members

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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BPH 699H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BPH 699H, 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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BPH 699H is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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