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FYE 391J

1970 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,276 mi
Last recorded5,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYE 391J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,276 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 5,263 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 2,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion to offside rear inner arch but not within any prescibed areas

Fail 4 Dec 2007 2,436 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion to offside rear inner arch but not within any prescibed areas

Pass 23 Oct 2006 1,071 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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FYE 391J is a 1970 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYE 391J, 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

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What year was FYE 391J registered?

FYE 391J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is FYE 391J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYE 391J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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