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ELB 503J

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2005
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 503J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2005 65,979 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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ELB 503J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 ELB 503J, 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 ELB 503J registered?

ELB 503J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is ELB 503J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELB 503J shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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