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OFG 842J

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,343 mi
Last recorded5,343 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFG 842J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,343 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,330 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,110 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 5,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 4,565 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s bulkhead corroding in arch

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of car heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2013 3,878 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 2,067 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

under body suffering from all round corrosion and is heavily undersealed

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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OFG 842J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFG 842J, 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 OFG 842J?

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What year was OFG 842J registered?

OFG 842J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 12 August 1970.

Is OFG 842J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFG 842J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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