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FLH 321J

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,906 mi
Last recorded97,906 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLH 321J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 97,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Axle & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 97,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play top steering colume

Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play top steering colume

Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,869 miles

Nearside Rear Back plate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play top of steering colume

Pass 17 Nov 2017 97,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Back plate damp

Slight leaks gearbox/diff & engine

Slight play top steering colume

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,858 miles

Nearside Rear Back plate damp

Slight engine/gearbox leaks

Slight play at upper steering colume

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,838 miles

Nearside Rear Backplate damp

Slight oil leak engine & gearbox

Slight wear in upper steering colume

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,797 miles

1/slight engine/gearbox & axle oil leaks

2/slight wear upper steering colume

3/n/s/r backplate damp

Fail 24 Sep 2014 97,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

1/slight engine/gearbox & axle oil leaks

2/slight wear upper steering colume

3/n/s/r backplate damp

Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,791 miles

1/n/s/r backplate damp

2/slight engine/gearbox leaks

3/slight wear upper steering colume

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,791 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1/n/s/r backplate damp

2/slight engine/gearbox leaks

3/slight wear upper steering colume

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,780 miles

1/slight play top of steering colume

2/oil leaks gearbox/engine

3/o/s/r backplate damp

4/slight binding rear brakes

5/horn sound poor

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,774 miles

1/slight play in top of steering colume

2/slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

3/slight hub seal leak o/s/r

4/slight wear front torsion units

Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,768 miles

1/slight perishing both torsion bar bushes

2/slight engine,gearbox,axle oil leaks

3/slight leak n/s/r hub seal

Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,763 miles

2/n/s/r hub seal leak

1/engine/gearbox/axle oil leaks

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 97,694 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 97,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 96,667 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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FLH 321J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FLH 321J, 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 FLH 321J registered?

FLH 321J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 18 September 1970.

Is FLH 321J safe to buy?

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