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VBD 3H

1970 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

4,700 mi
Last recorded4,700 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 3H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 4,700 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 3,982 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 3,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 2,752 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 2,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 1,815 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 1,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 1,179 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 1,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,893 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 99,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,167 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 98,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,918 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 94,239 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 94,230 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 92,025 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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VBD 3H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VBD 3H, 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 VBD 3H registered?

VBD 3H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is VBD 3H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBD 3H shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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