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XBD 811J

1970 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,014 mi
Last recorded64,014 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBD 811J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 64,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 63,999 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 63,999 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,999 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r chassis rail has some light corrosion

slight play in o/s/f suspension assembly

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,120 miles

all rear suspension bushes are perished

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,286 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,872 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,933 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 59,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 59,000 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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XBD 811J is a 1970 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBD 811J, 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 XBD 811J registered?

XBD 811J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 December 1970.

Is XBD 811J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBD 811J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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