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DOY 407J

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

707 mi
Last recorded707 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 407J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 707 miles

Nearside Front eyebolt bushes worn

Offside Front eyebolt bushes worn

Fail 7 Jun 2019 707 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front eyebolt bushes worn

Offside Front eyebolt bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2017 607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 587 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 461 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 123 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,796 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 99,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,591 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 99,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 99,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 99,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 99,495 miles

Rear back panal at both sides rust corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 99,493 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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DOY 407J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DOY 407J, 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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DOY 407J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 18 August 1970.

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