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BTX 515J

1970 Morris Minor

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,660 mi
Last recorded22,660 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 515J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,660 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,489 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 22,489 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 22,275 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 22,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,619 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,133 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,190 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 18,830 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,143 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,497 miles

rear leaf spring bushs worn

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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BTX 515J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 49,952 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTX 515J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BTX 515J registered?

BTX 515J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is BTX 515J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTX 515J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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