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WKH 940J

1970 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,801 mi
Last recorded27,801 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKH 940J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,801 miles

corrosion & repairs on chassis & floor pan

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 27,801 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion & repairs on chassis & floor pan

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,781 miles

Coolant leak

underside heavily waxoiled

Fail 20 Apr 2015 27,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 23 May 2013 27,616 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside vehicle heavily undersealed and other places slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 27,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside vehicle heavily undersealed and other places slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,089 miles

Oil leak

undersealed underside vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,932 miles

exhaust slightly noisey,not leaking.

oil leak

welded done in several places underside vehicle.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,930 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust slightly noisey,not leaking.

oil leak

welded done in several places underside vehicle.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,668 miles

engine gearbox and differential leaking oil

Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,167 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 26,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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WKH 940J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WKH 940J, 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 WKH 940J registered?

WKH 940J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 6 November 1970.

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