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BYY 804H

1970 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,473 mi
Last recorded56,473 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYY 804H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,473 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,725 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,863 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2014 54,815 miles

o/s/f wheel brg feint hint of roughness?

Pass 24 May 2013 54,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,693 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing out on inner edge (track?)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,657 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 54,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 54,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 54,305 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 57,535 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,222 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r suspension lower than n/s/r (spring strength) possibly

Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,808 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 53,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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BYY 804H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BYY 804H, 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 BYY 804H registered?

BYY 804H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 13 May 1970.

Is BYY 804H safe to buy?

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