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161 YUE

1959 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,865 mi
Last recorded8,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1959 Morris Minor43,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration161 YUE
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 8,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013
Fail 27 Apr 2012 8,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 6,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 5,722 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 4,727 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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161 YUE is a 1959 Morris Minor in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1959 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 43,307 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 161 YUE, 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 67 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 161 YUE?

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What year was 161 YUE registered?

161 YUE is a 1959 Morris Minor, first registered on 16 November 1959.

Is 161 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 161 YUE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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