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BVT 470H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,874 mi
Last recorded65,874 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVT 470H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,338 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 65,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,492 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,623 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 60,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BVT 470H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVT 470H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVT 470H registered?

BVT 470H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is BVT 470H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVT 470H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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