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XNG 626H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,413 mi
Last recorded86,413 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNG 626H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,413 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,038 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,954 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 82,452 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,578 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 79,824 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 79,824 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front suspension lower trunnions and n/s upper trunnion have slight play.

both sides, front lower suspension arm bushes at joint with torsion bars split but have no excess play.

n/s front wing insecure at lower corner.

o/s rear suspension has very little clearance at bump stop.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 78,954 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front suspension lower trunnions and n/s upper trunnion have slight play.

both sides, front lower suspension arm bushes at joint with torsion bars split but have no excess play.

n/s front wing insecure at lower corner.

o/s rear suspension has very little clearance at bump stop.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 78,305 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 77,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front susspension lower trunnion joints have slight play.

front passenger seat n/s fixing bolt loose.

n/s front wing slightly insecure.

o/s front lower arm to torsion bar bush deteriorated but does not have any movement.

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

spare tyre is a crossply, all radials fitted to vehicle.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 76,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front susspension lower trunnion joints have slight play.

front passenger seat n/s fixing bolt loose.

n/s front wing slightly insecure.

o/s front lower arm to torsion bar bush deteriorated but does not have any movement.

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

spare tyre is a crossply, all radials fitted to vehicle.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,374 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 1,661 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

very little clearance between bump stop and body at offside rear.

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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XNG 626H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XNG 626H, 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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XNG 626H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 June 1970.

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