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BPF 314H

1970 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,470 mi
Last recorded82,470 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPF 314H
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 82,470 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ALL tyres very OLD

Blow from front exhaust

Locking device missing from clutch pedal linkage

Locking devices missing from both rear suspension rods (off shocks)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear UJ worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,331 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,265 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 69,265 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 68,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 68,030 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 67,273 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 67,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 66,746 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage on wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2007 66,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage on wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion front of nearside wheel arch

slight damage on wall of nearside front tyre

small cracks in rear brake hose

Fail 29 Mar 2006 65,045 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion bottom of nearside rear wheel arch

small cracks in rear brake hose

small damage on wall of nearside front tyre

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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BPF 314H is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BPF 314H, 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 BPF 314H registered?

BPF 314H is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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