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3886 HJ

1978 Morris Minor 1000

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,622 mi
Last recorded35,622 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor 100039,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3886 HJ
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 35,622 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 35,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 35,619 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt worn

Pass 23 Sep 2021 35,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,095 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,864 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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3886 HJ is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000 in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 3886 HJ, 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 3886 HJ registered?

3886 HJ is a 1978 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is 3886 HJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3886 HJ shows 6 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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