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FMM 917J

1970 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,551 mi
Last recorded65,551 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMM 917J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,551 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 65,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,074 miles

All pipes greased.

Slight cracking between tread pattern on all tyres. 155/SR14.

Slight movement in all joints.

Fail 24 Dec 2013 65,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Slight cracking between tread pattern on all tyres. 155/SR14.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,047 miles

Kerb weight taken from tech data on Google as 762KG.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 65,037 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure.

Kerb weight taken from tech data on Google as 762KG.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,283 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 64,280 miles

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

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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FMM 917J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FMM 917J, 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

How do I check the history of FMM 917J?

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What year was FMM 917J registered?

FMM 917J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is FMM 917J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMM 917J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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