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BUU 230H

1970 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,401 mi
Last recorded30,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUU 230H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 30,401 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 30,399 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 30,399 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 30,395 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 30,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 30,391 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,390 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 30,308 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 30,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 30,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 30,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,337 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 30,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 30,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 30,293 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 30,271 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,187 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,046 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,020 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,908 miles

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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BUU 230H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUU 230H, 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 BUU 230H registered?

BUU 230H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 10 July 1970.

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