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WRY 827J

1970 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,128 mi
Last recorded1,128 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRY 827J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 1,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,913 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 98,388 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 98,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,793 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 97,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,326 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 96,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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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WRY 827J is a 1970 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WRY 827J, 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 WRY 827J registered?

WRY 827J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 3 November 1970.

Is WRY 827J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRY 827J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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