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OSL 798

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,476 mi
Last recorded35,476 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 798
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 35,476 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,308 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 34,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,716 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately both rear spring, rear hangers and rear panel repaired but repair covered by sealant so unable to see (2.4.A.3)

passenger floor under seat repaired but repair covered by sealant so unable to see

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 32,398 miles

nsr seat belt inop both front seat belt stalks missing

Fail 1 Dec 2014 32,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr seat belt inop both front seat belt stalks missing

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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OSL 798 is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon 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 OSL 798, 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 OSL 798 registered?

OSL 798 is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 8 December 1970.

Is OSL 798 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSL 798 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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