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BTB 879J

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,191 mi
Last recorded96,191 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTB 879J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 95,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,442 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 95,163 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 17 May 2017 94,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 92,783 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,711 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,635 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,201 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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BTB 879J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BTB 879J, 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 BTB 879J registered?

BTB 879J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 18 November 1970.

Is BTB 879J safe to buy?

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