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BTF 175J

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,037 mi
Last recorded36,037 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTF 175J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,037 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 36,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,414 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 34,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,386 miles

offside rear brake and hand brake effort lower than nearside

Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,206 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,621 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 33,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2011 32,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wheel bearing a little rough

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,439 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,374 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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BTF 175J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BTF 175J, 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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What year was BTF 175J registered?

BTF 175J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 20 November 1970.

Is BTF 175J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTF 175J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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