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237 UXO

1978 Morris Minor 1000

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,361 mi
Last recorded3,361 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor 100039,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration237 UXO
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 3,361 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 3,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 3,161 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 3,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 2,740 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 2,735 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 2,228 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 2,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE LOWER TRUNNIONS SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 8 May 2008 1,870 miles

slight play in inner fulcrem bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2006 1,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 1,101 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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237 UXO is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,588 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 237 UXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 237 UXO registered?

237 UXO is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is 237 UXO safe to buy?

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