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FME 232J

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,490 mi
Last recorded27,490 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFME 232J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,490 miles

rust under the offside front wheel arch

Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,705 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 26,502 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,031 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes undersealed

n/s/f area holed / corroded

o/s floor corroded

o/s/f inner arch holed / corroded

rear axle slightly noisy

several areas welded but undersealed so unable to fully inspect

underside car freshly undersealed.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,014 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes undersealed

car been welded

n/s/f section holed corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f inner wheel acrch holed corroded

rear axel niosy

underside car corroded

underside car underselaed

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,636 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 21,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

gearbox mounting corroded and holed

nearside inner sill corroded and holed

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,812 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 62,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside floor area holed

signs of body filler around both rear leaf springs

slight lift in steering column

Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 62,730 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)

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

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

various corrosion spots underbody

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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FME 232J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FME 232J, 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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FME 232J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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