MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Oil leak
o/s lower door/sill corroded
sympathetic road brake test performed
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
o/s lower door/sill corroded
sympathetic road brake test performed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Morris Minor?
Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTD 185J is a 1970 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BTD 185J, 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 BTD 185J registered?
BTD 185J is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 6 November 1970.
Is BTD 185J safe to buy?
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