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KVX 311J

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,989 mi
Last recorded20,989 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVX 311J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 20,989 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear spring shackle bushes perishing

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear spring shackle bushes perishing

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

vehicle tested in very wet conditions

Fail 30 Apr 2018 20,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear spring shackle bushes perishing

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear spring shackle bushes perishing

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

vehicle tested in very wet conditions

Pass 8 May 2017 20,746 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2017 20,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,446 miles

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

slight corrosion to the nearside inner rear wheel arch

Fail 30 Apr 2015 20,446 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 20,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,645 miles

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

dampness on offside rear back plate

ignition lock loose

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 20 Apr 2011 19,594 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

dampness on offside rear back plate

ignition lock loose

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,193 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 19,192 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 15,280 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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KVX 311J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KVX 311J, 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 KVX 311J registered?

KVX 311J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 26 November 1970.

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