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TUO 648J

1970 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUO 648J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,467 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,331 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,888 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,432 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,481 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 81,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,010 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,010 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,973 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,169 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,210 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 74,210 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,140 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 73,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,966 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 71,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,891 miles

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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TUO 648J is a 1970 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TUO 648J, 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 TUO 648J registered?

TUO 648J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 11 August 1970.

Is TUO 648J safe to buy?

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