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XYY 947H

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,146 mi
Last recorded74,146 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYY 947H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,502 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both (2.7.4)

slight drag on clutch to brake pedal

small amount of smoke from exhaust on tickover

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,349 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 73,346 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,075 miles

Service brake causes car to pull slightly to the nearside

Slight play in offside rear shock absorber lower ball joint

Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,075 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Slight play in offside rear shock absorber lower ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,975 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,646 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,379 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 72,378 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,181 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XYY 947H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYY 947H, 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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XYY 947H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 9 February 1970.

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