MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to most of vehicle
N.s.r suspension bump stop missing
Some of the welded repairs poorly done
Some smoke from exhaust
Steering rack worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle No effort from n.s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Corrosion to most of vehicle
N.s.r suspension bump stop missing
Oil,! On n.s.rback plate
Some of the welded repairs poorly done
Some smoke from exhaust
Steering rack worn
major weld repairs to o/s/r chassis and inner wheel arch by leaf spring mounting point
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
major weld repairs to o/s/r chassis and inner wheel arch by leaf spring mounting point
How Reliable is the Morris Minor?
Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPK 297J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DPK 297J, 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 DPK 297J registered?
DPK 297J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 23 September 1970.
Is DPK 297J safe to buy?
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