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496 UXG

1957 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,664 mi
Last recorded24,664 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1957 Morris Minor 100042,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration496 UXG
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,664 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 24,659 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 24,364 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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496 UXG is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1957 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 42,654 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 496 UXG, 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 69 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 496 UXG registered?

496 UXG is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 9 September 1957.

Is 496 UXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 496 UXG 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.

Does 496 UXG have outstanding finance?

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