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DGO 916H

1970 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,193 mi
Last recorded12,193 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGO 916H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 12,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 9,101 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 7,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 4,085 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 1,999 miles

nearside front brake binds slightly

nearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit

offside rear park brake requires adjustment

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,679 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe / oil leak / wipers / o/s/r bump stop missing / jacking points

n/s/r tyre getting low / slight rear diff leak / o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 23 Feb 2018 98,671 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way over to right (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe / oil leak / wipers / o/s/r bump stop missing / jacking points

n/s/r tyre getting low / slight rear diff leak / o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,187 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing / jacking pionts getting weak /wiper

oil leak / o/s/f brake pipe corroding / o/s/r tyre getting low / rear diff leak/

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,079 miles

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING . / N/S/F X REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,960 miles

SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/F BEARING / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE N/S/R TYRE O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING / O/S JACKING POINT / VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/F BEARING / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE N/S/R TYRE O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING / O/S JACKING POINT / VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,017 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,244 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,799 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 87,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,190 miles

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 87,183 miles

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

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,265 miles

both front bearings slight ronghness when rotated

near side front track rod end boot split

rear wheel bearings not tested

Fail 28 Oct 2008 86,256 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both front bearings slight ronghness when rotated

near side front track rod end boot split

rear wheel bearings not tested

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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DGO 916H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DGO 916H, 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 DGO 916H registered?

DGO 916H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 April 1970.

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