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FLE 845J

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

48,121 mi
Last recorded48,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 845J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 48,121 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 48,118 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 47,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 47,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 47,136 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,640 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 46,167 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2018 46,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,674 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak from axle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 45,295 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 45,295 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,437 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,231 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,430 miles

nsf brake starting to bind

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,097 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Perishing cracks in offside front tyre.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 43,089 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Perishing cracks in offside front tyre.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,194 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 42,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,151 miles

slight play off side front lower trunion

Fail 15 Apr 2008 39,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play off side front lower trunion

Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,929 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 38,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f lower trunion has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,273 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 38,266 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FLE 845J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FLE 845J, 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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FLE 845J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 September 1970.

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