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EGN 856J

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,752 mi
Last recorded76,752 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGN 856J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,752 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 74,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,798 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,383 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 74,380 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 74,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 73,773 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 71,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 70,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in all hub trunnions

Fail 27 May 2008 70,520 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in all hub trunnions

Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,517 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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EGN 856J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EGN 856J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGN 856J registered?

EGN 856J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 10 August 1970.

Is EGN 856J safe to buy?

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