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176 XVB

1961 Morris Minor

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,171 mi
Last recorded36,171 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1961 Morris Minor48,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration176 XVB
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 36,171 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,059 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 38,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

Both front tyres perished

General floor and chassis corrosion

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,304 miles

corrosion n/s wheel arch not within 30cm of prescribed area

front tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres suffering from perishing

battery insecure

corrosion by n/s/f lower wing

spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,944 miles

corrosion by n/s/f lower wing

spare tyre flat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all four tyres suffering from perishing

battery insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,891 miles

n/s wing mirror damage. n/s/f tyre near limit 1.6mm, front brake pipes surface corrision, battery insecure,

Fail 17 Oct 2006 37,891 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s wing mirror damage. n/s/f tyre near limit 1.6mm, front brake pipes surface corrision, battery insecure,

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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176 XVB is a 1961 Morris Minor in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1961 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,866 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 176 XVB, 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 65 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 176 XVB registered?

176 XVB is a 1961 Morris Minor, first registered on 12 January 1961.

Is 176 XVB safe to buy?

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