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WWD 874H

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,404 mi
Last recorded28,404 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWD 874H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 28,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 28,404 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 28,387 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 28,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 28,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 27,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,105 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 25,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,247 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 24,244 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,184 miles

slight oil leak

underbody covered in wax oil

Fail 27 Jul 2015 24,178 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nsr brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

underbody covered in wax oil

Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,092 miles

slight corrosion osf body/chassis

underbody covered in wax oil

Fail 31 Jul 2014 24,075 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight corrosion osf body/chassis

underbody covered in wax oil

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel line slightly corroded

slight corrosion osf body/chassis

Fail 29 Jul 2013 23,967 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

fuel line slightly corroded

osr tyre starting to crack

slight corrosion osf body/chassis

under body covered in sealer

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel line slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 23,936 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel line slightly corroded

parts of brake pipes covered in sealer or not visable

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all under side of car covered in sealer

both ns brakes binding slightly

nsf tyre about 3mm

slight corrosion osf cross member

some brake pipes covered in sealer

Fail 9 Aug 2011 23,884 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all under side of car covered in sealer

both ns brakes binding slightly

nsf tyre about 3mm

slight corrosion osf cross member

some brake pipes covered in sealer

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered in thick sealer

brake master cylinder not visable

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 23,857 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered in thick sealer

brake master cylinder not visable

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,829 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 23,829 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes & underneath car covered in thick sealer

brake master cylinder not visable

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,597 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,353 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 23,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 22,195 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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WWD 874H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WWD 874H, 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 WWD 874H registered?

WWD 874H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 20 March 1970.

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The MOT history for WWD 874H shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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