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LRN 889J

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,450 mi
Last recorded23,450 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRN 889J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,450 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 23,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,387 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 23,387 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,232 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 23,202 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,099 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

nearside front wheel bearing has wear/ noise

nearside steering arm, castle nut has no split pin fitted.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 23,099 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

nearside front wheel bearing has wear/ noise

nearside steering arm, castle nut has no split pin fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,942 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight wear

nearside rear door latch poor

offside front upper suspension bump stop insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2012 22,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear door latch poor

nearside front wheel bearing has slight wear

offside front upper suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,472 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,354 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 21,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,401 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 20,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,423 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 19,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,905 miles

n/s and o/s. tyres walls cracking also o/s.rear tyre wall cracking .

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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LRN 889J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LRN 889J, 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 LRN 889J registered?

LRN 889J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 20 August 1970.

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