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FMK 319J

1970 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,386 mi
Last recorded36,386 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMK 319J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,386 miles

front chassis corroding

front inner arches corroding

rear inner arches corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,433 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

flooring and chassis repaired in many places

Fail 15 Oct 2015 34,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 34,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear chassis and flooring corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,087 miles

floors and rear chassis corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2013 33,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

floors and rear chassis corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,674 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

rear number plate faded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 30,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

nearside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,834 miles

both lower trunnions worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis and floors repaired in many places

Fail 23 Oct 2009 27,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,524 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 26,513 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 25,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,150 miles

severe corrosion appearing to all areas to under side of vehicle. front tyre starting to wear thin.

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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FMK 319J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FMK 319J, 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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FMK 319J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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