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DGC 490H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,777 mi
Last recorded27,777 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGC 490H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,777 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 26,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,173 miles

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

n/s/f lower trunion slight play

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2014 23,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f lower trunion slight play

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Aug 2013 20,333 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished but not to excess

Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,333 miles

all tyres slightly perished but not to excess

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,970 miles

some play in n/s/f top trunion

Fail 21 Oct 2010 19,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,124 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,866 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 169,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 169,599 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 139,396 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 139,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DGC 490H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DGC 490H, 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 DGC 490H registered?

DGC 490H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is DGC 490H safe to buy?

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