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UOM 496H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,606 mi
Last recorded61,606 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOM 496H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 61,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,313 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 61,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,176 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 60,932 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 60,932 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 58,378 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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UOM 496H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOM 496H, 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 UOM 496H?

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What year was UOM 496H registered?

UOM 496H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 29 May 1970.

Is UOM 496H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOM 496H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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