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AVB 492H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,578 mi
Last recorded92,578 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVB 492H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,578 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyre perished

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

extensive welding repairs on under side of vehicle

slight play on steering wheel

Fail 10 Dec 2016 92,578 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front and offside rear tyre perished

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

extensive welding repairs on under side of vehicle

slight play on steering wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2009 90,728 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,363 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 90,363 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 89,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 89,827 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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AVB 492H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVB 492H, 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 AVB 492H registered?

AVB 492H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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