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362 HYR

1983 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

578 mi
Last recorded578 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration362 HYR
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 578 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 576 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

battery flat

Pass 21 Jun 2016 535 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 534 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 422 miles

nearside rear brake backplate oik soaked

Fail 23 Jun 2014 420 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

nearside rear brake backplate oik soaked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 253 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 203 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 58,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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362 HYR is a 1983 Morris Minor in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,409 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 362 HYR, 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 43 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 362 HYR registered?

362 HYR is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 September 1983.

Is 362 HYR safe to buy?

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