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442 XUH

1983 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,788 mi
Last recorded1,788 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration442 XUH
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 1,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 1,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 4 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,026 miles

n/s park brake cable outer cover in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,936 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 39,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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442 XUH is a 1983 Morris Minor in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 442 XUH, 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 442 XUH registered?

442 XUH is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 2 November 1983.

Is 442 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 442 XUH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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