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OBV 642H

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,707 mi
Last recorded25,707 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 642H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 25,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 25,017 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,653 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 22,855 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 22,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,665 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 21,665 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 1 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 20,720 miles

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,862 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 19,862 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,234 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 19,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 19,225 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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OBV 642H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OBV 642H, 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 OBV 642H registered?

OBV 642H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is OBV 642H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 642H shows 18 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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