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DHV 261H

1970 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,009 mi
Last recorded20,009 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHV 261H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 20,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 20,009 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 19,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor(inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 18,107 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 18,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four tyres are cracked and split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise oil leak from osr axle case

Pass 16 Jul 2021 15,924 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 15,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 14,701 miles

NOTE-Offside/nearside front tie bar bushes perished--offside/nearside lower steering trunion bushes perished.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 14,701 miles

NOTE-Offside/nearside front tie bar bushes perished--offside/nearside lower steering trunion bushes perished.

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,377 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 13,236 miles

NOTE-Pre-1970 conditions Apply

Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 12,927 miles

Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,520 miles

oil leak

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 12,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

oil leak

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 12,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre deteriorating not showing cords.

Pass 19 May 2014 10,240 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 10,240 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 9,422 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 9,408 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 9,214 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 9,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 8,479 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 8,479 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,123 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 7,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,425 miles

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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DHV 261H is a 1970 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DHV 261H, 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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DHV 261H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 June 1970.

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