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UOU 228H

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,098 mi
Last recorded80,098 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOU 228H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 80,098 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,064 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,973 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,944 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,783 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,546 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,170 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,883 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 75,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 72,712 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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UOU 228H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UOU 228H, 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 UOU 228H?

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What year was UOU 228H registered?

UOU 228H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 23 January 1970.

Is UOU 228H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOU 228H shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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