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274 BOT

1981 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,866 mi
Last recorded94,866 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Morris Minor 100044,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration274 BOT
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,827 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 94,395 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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274 BOT is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 44,226 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 274 BOT, 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 45 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 274 BOT registered?

274 BOT is a 1981 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 24 February 1981.

Is 274 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274 BOT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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