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KPO 507J

1970 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

4,819 mi
Last recorded4,819 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPO 507J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 4,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 4,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 3,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 3,113 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 1,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 1,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

RUSTY VEHICLE @ FRONT CROSS MEMBER, O/S/R SPRING HANGER CHASSIS, O/S FLOOR PAN VERTICAL BEHIND SEAT

Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,333 miles

BOTH FRONT & REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

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

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE HOSE COVERED IN OIL

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

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

REAR BRAKE HOSE COVERED IN OIL

RUST STARTING FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 96,138 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

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

REAR BRAKE HOSE COVERED IN OIL

RUST STARTING FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,991 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 95,991 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 95,733 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 95,300 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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KPO 507J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPO 507J, 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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What year was KPO 507J registered?

KPO 507J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 15 September 1970.

Is KPO 507J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPO 507J shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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