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CDL 999C

1970 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,853 mi
Last recorded64,853 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor 100049,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDL 999C
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 64,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,978 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smear and offside washer jet needs adjustment

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

brake pedal slightly spongy/travel

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,274 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 62,270 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,081 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,075 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,309 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,282 miles

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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CDL 999C is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CDL 999C, 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.

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What year was CDL 999C registered?

CDL 999C is a 1970 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is CDL 999C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDL 999C shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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