1970 Morris Minor 1.1L Petrol · BTD 185J
1970 Morris Minor (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1970. Recorded mileage 17,346 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- MORRIS MINOR
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 1098cc
BTD 185J Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2012
- 17,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BTD 185J Mileage History
- 24/05/20075,611 mi
- 28/05/200811,164 mi+5,553 mi
- 02/06/200811,187 mi+23 mi
- 07/05/200915,483 mi+4,296 mi
- 07/05/200915,483 mi
- 02/11/200915,837 mi+354 mi
- 13/12/2009158,384 mi+142,547 mi
- 26/01/201116,120 mi-142,264 mi
- 07/04/201116,120 mi
- 08/04/201116,120 mi
- 26/03/201217,344 mi+1,224 mi
- 27/03/201217,346 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,423 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BTD 185J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Morris Minor (BTD 185J) between May 2007 and March 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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