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144 XVM

1980 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,432 mi
Last recorded67,432 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration144 XVM
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,432 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,566 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,702 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,154 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,466 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,455 miles

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

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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144 XVM is a 1980 Morris Minor in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 42,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 144 XVM, 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 46 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 144 XVM registered?

144 XVM is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is 144 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 144 XVM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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