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DBJ 593H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,766 mi
Last recorded36,766 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBJ 593H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 36,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,600 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 36,600 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 36,002 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 36,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 35,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 35,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,833 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 34,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 34,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,250 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 33,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front upper trunnion joint has slighty wear

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,685 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 32,685 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play trunnion (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,070 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 25,070 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,263 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 22,263 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,716 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 19,716 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 17,015 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 17,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 15,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,873 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 12,498 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,126 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 10,123 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 2,640 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 2,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,414 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 97,414 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DBJ 593H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DBJ 593H, 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 DBJ 593H registered?

DBJ 593H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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