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DBF 709H

1970 Morris Minor

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,642 mi
Last recorded49,642 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBF 709H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,642 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,475 miles

offside and nearside top trunions slight play

steering column top bush play

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,333 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,559 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,112 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,597 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,998 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 39,996 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,989 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 39,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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DBF 709H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DBF 709H, 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 DBF 709H registered?

DBF 709H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is DBF 709H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBF 709H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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