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VVH 42J

1970 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,728 mi
Last recorded22,728 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVH 42J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,728 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 22,727 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,241 miles

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 21,241 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,864 miles

osr leaf spring bump stop detiorated

Fail 2 Sep 2015 20,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

osr leaf spring bump stop detiorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,945 miles

underside has heavy underseal at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2013 19,945 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 19,901 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 19,901 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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VVH 42J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VVH 42J, 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 VVH 42J registered?

VVH 42J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is VVH 42J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVH 42J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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