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ABW 129H

1970 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,047 mi
Last recorded77,047 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 129H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,928 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside steering kingpin rubber seals perished not preventing water ingress

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

Offside steering kingpin rubber seals perished not preventing water ingress

Fail 27 May 2016 76,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside steering kingpin rubber seals perished not preventing water ingress

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

Offside steering kingpin rubber seals perished not preventing water ingress

Pass 28 May 2015 76,725 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 76,725 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 76,629 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 76,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,207 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 75,551 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 75,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,356 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 73,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,147 miles

Front torsion bar mounting weakened by corrosion - OK at present but sugest attention

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rust in both rear wings - OK at present

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,219 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 71,219 miles

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

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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ABW 129H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ABW 129H, 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 ABW 129H registered?

ABW 129H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 June 1970.

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