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BTC 267J

1970 Morris Minor

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,566 mi
Last recorded16,566 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTC 267J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 16,566 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 16,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,902 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 15,902 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,064 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 12,064 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 4,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 2,385 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 2,385 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 252 miles

boot area very corroded especially on wheel arches

vehicle has very thick layer of under seal making corrosion inspection dificult

Fail 30 Jun 2010 251 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

boot area very corroded especially on wheel arches

vehicle has very thick layer of under seal making corrosion inspection dificult

Pass 12 Aug 2009 99,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 99,049 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 94,958 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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BTC 267J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BTC 267J, 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 BTC 267J registered?

BTC 267J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 5 October 1970.

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