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BYC 642J

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,201 mi
Last recorded84,201 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 642J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 84,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Fail 9 May 2017 84,182 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,831 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,504 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 82,460 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 82,453 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,370 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,370 miles

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

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

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

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

driver seat frame flexing slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2012 82,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

driver seat frame flexing slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 82,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 81,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Sep 2008 79,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 78,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 77,299 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

washers missing on top mounts of seat belts

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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BYC 642J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYC 642J, 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 BYC 642J registered?

BYC 642J is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 21 September 1970.

Is BYC 642J safe to buy?

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