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CIJ 2139

1970 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,953 mi
Last recorded96,953 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIJ 2139
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 96,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,925 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bump stop. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot area. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 96,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bump stop. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot area. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 96,775 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise rear boot covering plate corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 96,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trunion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trunion (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Advise engine oil leak

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise rear boot covering plate corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,555 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 90,555 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside handbrake cable loose

Pass 22 Oct 2010 89,988 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,861 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 88,861 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,204 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 88,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 86,771 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside bump stop holed and corroded inner wing

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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CIJ 2139 is a 1970 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 CIJ 2139, 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 CIJ 2139 registered?

CIJ 2139 is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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