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HPU 956H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,496 mi
Last recorded18,496 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPU 956H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 18,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2019
Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,513 miles

Battery insecure

Cross plys and radials fitted to car

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside front shock mounting bolts not tight

Slight buckle to both front wheels

Slight noise to near side front wheel bearing

Various areas under car corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 16,511 miles

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

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

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)

Battery insecure

Cross plys and radials fitted to car

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside front shock mounting bolts not tight

Slight buckle to both front wheels

Slight noise to near side front wheel bearing

Various areas under car corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,407 miles

advised battery not clamped down

advised corrosion osr sill end

advised osf nsf road wheels slight bent

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advised oil leak

advised osf headlamp flicker when lightlt taped

advised radials on rear cross plys on front

Battery insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 15,916 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 15,914 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,441 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 15,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes holding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,233 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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HPU 956H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HPU 956H, 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 HPU 956H?

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What year was HPU 956H registered?

HPU 956H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is HPU 956H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPU 956H shows 12 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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