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VJG 496J

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,688 mi
Last recorded43,688 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJG 496J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,688 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,899 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,790 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,506 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,463 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,438 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,432 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,881 miles

osr brake effort lower than nsr

osr shocker weeping

Pass 31 May 2005 38,693 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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VJG 496J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VJG 496J, 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 VJG 496J registered?

VJG 496J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is VJG 496J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJG 496J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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