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XCG 473J

1970 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,287 mi
Last recorded45,287 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCG 473J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,131 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,251 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 40,405 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 40,055 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,622 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 38,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,888 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 34,435 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 34,433 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XCG 473J 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 83.3%.

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 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 XCG 473J, 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 XCG 473J registered?

XCG 473J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 13 October 1970.

Is XCG 473J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCG 473J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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