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EFM 809H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,177 mi
Last recorded65,177 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFM 809H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,177 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 65,177 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,150 miles

Offside Front tyre splitting in side wall

some under body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,115 miles

Nearside steering rack boot perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished and splitting

some under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,086 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre age cracking on sidewall

underbody underseeld not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,044 miles

underbody underseeled not allowing full inspection of floor

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,879 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,879 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,755 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 64,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

bonnet brace broken off

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,344 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 64,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres age cracks

Fail 1 Aug 2008 64,306 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres age cracks

Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,980 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracked

both rear tyres age cracked

heavy corrosion both rear springs

under body heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2007 63,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front flexi brake hoses cracked

both rear tyres cracked

heavy corrosion both rear leaf springs

under body heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 63,769 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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EFM 809H 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 EFM 809H, 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 EFM 809H registered?

EFM 809H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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