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452 CVE

1963 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 1963 Morris Minor46,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration452 CVE
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 65,717 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 65,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,547 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 65,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 59,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 58,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 58,274 miles

n/s front outer steering rack gaiter becoming perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,907 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 58,907 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,887 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,068 miles

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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452 CVE is a 1963 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1963 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 452 CVE, 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 63 years old, this Morris Minor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 452 CVE registered?

452 CVE is a 1963 Morris Minor, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is 452 CVE safe to buy?

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