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156 KMJ

1980 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,171 mi
Last recorded2,171 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Morris Minor42,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration156 KMJ
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 2,171 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 2,171 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2015 2,034 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 1,922 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 1,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 1,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 1,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 1,547 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 524 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 263 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 247 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 234 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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156 KMJ is a 1980 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 156 KMJ, 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 156 KMJ registered?

156 KMJ is a 1980 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is 156 KMJ safe to buy?

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