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XCG 618J

1970 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,315 mi
Last recorded84,315 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCG 618J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 84,315 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,414 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,234 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,197 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 83,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,197 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight imbalance in rear brakes.

underbody rust offside/nearside.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 78,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in offside front lower suspension trunion swivel/joint.

underbody rust offside/nearside.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,460 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 71,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,011 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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XCG 618J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 618J, 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 XCG 618J registered?

XCG 618J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 August 1970.

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