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OPV 290H

1970 Morris Minor

Cream Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

27 mi
Last recorded27 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPV 290H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 27 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 27 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 26 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 18 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 18 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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OPV 290H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Cream with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 OPV 290H, 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 OPV 290H registered?

OPV 290H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is OPV 290H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPV 290H shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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