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XNV 385J

1970 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNV 385J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,299 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 77,299 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,295 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,441 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,428 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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XNV 385J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XNV 385J, 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 XNV 385J registered?

XNV 385J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 15 October 1970.

Is XNV 385J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNV 385J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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