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UMA 205J

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,677 mi
Last recorded84,677 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMA 205J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,671 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,621 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,476 miles

Slight perishing on suspension rubber bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,262 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner tube fitted to wheel

Offside Front brake pipe very close to moving parts on full lock

Fail 9 Jul 2018 84,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe very close to moving parts on full lock

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,856 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,598 miles

surface rust front inner wings

surface rust on floor

surface rust on petrol tank

Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,597 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface rust front inner wings

surface rust on floor

surface rust on petrol tank

Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,540 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 83,535 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,392 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight roughness to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,392 miles

slight roughness to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,181 miles

n/s/f upper trunion bushes deteriorating

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 May 2011 83,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,092 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 82,988 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 82,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,949 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 82,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,871 miles

Slight noise from front wheel bearings

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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UMA 205J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UMA 205J, 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 UMA 205J registered?

UMA 205J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 13 November 1970.

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