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XAO 112H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,613 mi
Last recorded44,613 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAO 112H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 44,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 44,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 44,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 44,387 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

washer button missing

Pass 13 Apr 2022 43,759 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 43,258 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,958 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 39,752 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 38,524 miles

lock nut on clutch adjuster loose

switches on dash upside down

Fail 12 May 2016 38,524 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative stays on permantly (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked metal pipe (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolts loose (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolts loose (6.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lock nut on clutch adjuster loose

switches on dash upside down

Pass 21 May 2015 37,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,209 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,034 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,796 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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XAO 112H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XAO 112H, 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 XAO 112H registered?

XAO 112H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 9 June 1970.

Is XAO 112H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAO 112H shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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